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Pope Leo to visit Genazzano as ‘pilgrim’ before Mother of Good Counsel
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, expressing his lifelong devotion to Mary.
- During the visit, a painting depicting Pope Leo XIV praying before the icon of Our Lady will be unveiled, joining portraits of previous Popes who have visited Genazzano, highlighting the shrine's historical significance.
- The Pope will be joined by Albanian Archbishop Giovanni Peragine and other Augustinian clergy in concelebrating Mass, emphasizing the shrine's connection to Albania through the miraculous image of the Mother of Good Counsel.
- A Golden Rose, symbolizing papal honor and devotion, will be presented to the Mother of Good Counsel, and Pope Leo XIV will receive a relic of Blessed Stefano Bellesini, linking the celebration to the shrine's rich spiritual heritage.
- Local church leaders describe the Pope’s visit as a profound gift and call for strengthened faith and pastoral unity, with the Rector of the shrine emphasizing entrusting oneself to Mary as a guide to follow Christ.
