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Pope Leo XIV unveils commemorative fresco at Genazzano sanctuary
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Pope Leo XIV returned to the Genazzano sanctuary on Monday to unveil a permanent fresco depicting him praying in the basilica's upper cornice, marking his devotion to the site where he prayed following his election last year.
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The event establishes a permanent historical and artistic marker at an Italian sanctuary visited by the head of the Catholic Church.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV returned to a sanctuary in Genazzano, Italy, on Monday.
- He previously prayed at the sanctuary just after his election last year.
- He revealed a permanent fresco depicting him praying.
- The fresco now adorns an upper cornice of the basilica.
Who's Mentioned
locationFrance“Destination of the Pope's upcoming trip at the end of the month”locationArgentina“Destination of the Pope's upcoming trip in November”locationUruguay“Destination of the Pope's upcoming trip in November”locationPeru“Destination of the Pope's upcoming trip in November”OrganizationAssociated Press“News agency covering the event”PersonPope Leo XIV“Pope who returned to the sanctuary and unveiled a fresco”PersonPope Urban VIII“Past pope whose visit was commemorated with a portrait in 1630”OrganizationHoly See“Episcopal see of the Pope in Rome”locationGenazzano“Medieval village south of Rome where the sanctuary is located”OrganizationSanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel“Sanctuary managed by Augustinian friars where the fresco was unveiled”OrganizationVatican“Governing body of the Catholic Church resuming its autumn activities”PersonRobert Prevost“Former name of Pope Leo XIV”OrganizationAugustinian“Religious order managing the sanctuary and connected to the Pope”PersonPope Leo XIII“Pope who elevated the sanctuary to a minor basilica and expanded the convent”PersonWinfield“Associated Press reporter based in Rome”OrganizationThe Conversation US“Collaborator supporting AP religion coverage”OrganizationLilly Endowment Inc.“Provider of funding for AP religion coverage”