Pope Leo XIV Unveils 1 Fresco at Genazzano Sanctuary as Vatican Autumn Schedule Ramps Up
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Updated · CBS New York · Sep 7
Pope Leo XIV Unveils 1 Fresco at Genazzano Sanctuary as Vatican Autumn Schedule Ramps Up
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Sep 7
Summary
Genazzano's Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel received a new fresco of Pope Leo XIV praying there, unveiled before he celebrated Mass with fellow Augustinians.
The portrait commemorates Leo's May 10, 2025 visit—just 2 days after his election—when he said he felt a profound need to pray before the Madonna of Good Counsel.
The sanctuary has deep Augustinian ties and has drawn pilgrims since the 15th century; Leo now joins a small line of popes memorialized there, with portraits dating back to Urban VIII in 1630.
Monday's visit came as the Vatican moves out of its summer lull, with Leo preparing for a France trip later this month and a November tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.