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First Activities of Pope Leo XIV

On Saturday, 10 May, the Pope will meet with the cardinals. On Sunday, he will pray the Regina Caeli and give a greeting from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Communiqué from the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household.

  • Friday, 9 May – Mass Pro Ecclesia (for the Church) in the Sistine Chapel with the College of Cardinals (Read the homily here)
  • Saturday 10 May: Meeting with the Cardinals
  • Sunday 11 May: Central Loggia of the Basilica: Regina Caeli
  • Monday 12 May: Meeting with the world press
  • Friday 16 May: Diplomatic Corps (Mission Heads)
  • Sunday 18 May, 10.00, Saint Peter’s Square: Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate
  • Tuesday 20 May: Taking possession of Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
  • Wednesday 21 May: First General Audience
  • Saturday 24 May: Meeting with the Roman Curia and Vatican City State employees
  • Sunday 25 May: Regina Caeli, taking possession of Papal Basilica of Saint John Lateran, taking possession of Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

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