https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-unveils-new-fresco-at-genazzano-sanctuary-where-he-prayed-after-his-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-unveils-new-fresco-at-genazzano-sanctuary-where-he-prayed-after-his-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-unveils-new-fresco-at-genazzano-sanctuary-where-he-prayed-after-his-election#u63053Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:52:46 +0000Pope 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 mattersThe sanctuary holds personal significance for the Pope as the site of his first prayers after becoming pontiff.