Pope Leo to visit Genazzano as ‘pilgrim’ before Mother of Good Counsel — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-to-visit-genazzano-as-pilgrim-before-mother-of-good-counselContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Leo XIV visits Genazzano sanctuary as pilgrimhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-to-visit-genazzano-as-pilgrim-before-mother-of-good-counselhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-to-visit-genazzano-as-pilgrim-before-mother-of-good-counsel#u61661Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:25:29 +0000Pope Leo XIV returned to the shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano on September 7 to celebrate Mass and seek divine aid for making "courageous and wise decisions." During the visit, the Pope unveiled a new fresco on the basilica's upper cornice that depicts him praying at the sanctuary. He described the presence of Mary and her Son as a force that moves all of history. The visit marks a return to the specific site where the pontiff prayed immediately following his election.Why it mattersThe sanctuary in Genazzano holds personal significance for Leo XIV due to his post-