Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass

In brief

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano on the afternoon of September 7. The visit occurs on the eve of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Monsignor Parmeggiani, the bishop of Tivoli, said the visit encourages people to follow Christ through the guidance of Mary. Father Centra, the rector of the basilica, noted the strong connection between the Pope and the Virgin of Good Counsel.