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Pope Leo unveils new fresco at Genazzano sanctuary where he prayed after his election

Pope Leo XIV returned to the sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy, on Monday to unveil a fresco depicting his prayers following his election last year. Visiting as a pilgrim before the Mother of Good Counsel, the Pope asked for assistance in making "courageous and wise decisions." The new artwork, which serves as a permanent sign of his devotion, is located on an upper cornice of the basilica. Leo XIV stated that the presence of Mary and her Son moves all of history.

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  • ✓ Pope Leo XIV unveiled a fresco at the Genazzano sanctuary depicting him praying after his election last year.
  • ✓ The Pope visited the sanctuary as a pilgrim before the Mother of Good Counsel.
  • ✓ The fresco is located on an upper cornice of the basilica.
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Pope Leo XIV revealed a permanent fresco of himself praying at the Genazzano basilica.

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  1. Pope Leo XIV unveils fresco at Genazzano sanctuary

    Pope Leo XIV returned to the sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy, on Monday to unveil a fresco depicting his prayers following his election last year. Visiting as a pilgrim before the Mother of Good Counsel, the Pope asked for assistance in making "courageous and wise decisions." The new artwork, which serves as a permanent sign of his devotion, is located on an upper cornice of the basilica. Leo XIV stated that the presence of Mary and her Son moves all of history.

    Why it matters

    The sanctuary holds personal significance for the Pope as the site of his first prayers after becoming pontiff. This visit reinforces his public devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel.

    What is confirmed

    • Pope Leo XIV unveiled a fresco at the Genazzano sanctuary depicting him praying after his election last year.
    • The Pope visited the sanctuary as a pilgrim before the Mother of Good Counsel.
    • The fresco is located on an upper cornice of the basilica.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Pope Leo XIV asked Our Lady of Good Counsel for aid to make "courageous and wise decisions".
    • Pope Leo XIV stated that Mary's simple presence and her Son within her moves all of history.

    What to watch next

    • Further public statements from Pope Leo XIV regarding his election year prayers
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. cbsnews.com — Pope Leo unveils new fresco at Genazzano sanctuary where he prayed after his election
    2. AP News — Pope returns to sanctuary where he prayed after election and unveils a fresco depicting the event
    3. vaticannews.va — Pope Leo to visit Genazzano as ‘pilgrim’ before Mother of Good Counsel
    4. Catholic World Report — Leo XIV: Mary’s simple presence — and her Son within her — moves all of history
    5. OSV News — Pope Leo XIV asks Our Lady of Good Counsel for aid to make ‘courageous and wise decisions’
    6. www.baltimoresun.com — Pope Leo XIV unveils a fresco at the sanctuary where he prayed after his election last year
    7. www.nbcnews.com — Florida House District 20 Primary Results 2026
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