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Pope Leo unveils new fresco at Genazzano sanctuary where he prayed after his election
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV returned to the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, unveiling a fresco depicting him praying, marking his permanent devotion to the site.
- The sanctuary, managed by Augustinian friars and significant to Leo's religious order, has a tradition of commemorating papal visits with portraits dating back to 1630.
- Leo first visited the sanctuary on May 10, 2025, shortly after his election, expressing in the guest book his deep spiritual connection to the Madonna of Good Counsel.
- During a Mass at the basilica, Leo reflected on his initial visit and emphasized the sanctuary's importance in his faith journey.
- As summer ends, Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican are preparing for a busy autumn schedule, including upcoming trips to France and South America.
