Heilige Messe im Heiligtum der Muttergottes vom Guten Rat (Genazzano) (7. September 2026)

In brief

The Pope celebrated Holy Mass at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano on September 7, 2026. During the liturgy, he joined the vigil celebration for the Nativity of Mary.

In his remarks, the Pope expressed a long-standing desire to visit the shrine, noting that the presence and wisdom of the Mother of Good Counsel have accompanied him throughout his life. He described Mary as a sign of God's faithfulness and a precursor to a world freed from evil.

The Pope encouraged the faithful to ask for the Mother of Good Counsel to help them receive the word of God and live it through wise decisions and true conversion. He also referenced the Augustinian tradition of the site, mentioning Saint Thomas of Villanova, an Augustinian brother and bishop known for his service to the poor.