According to the Vatican News, the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff has released Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral schedule and itinerary for the coming weeks and months. The program spans local Italian parishes, major international journeys, and academic institutions, highlighting a busy season of public masses, boat processions, and high-level diplomatic and environmental engagements.
Castelgandolfo Lake Procession and Mass
According to Vatican News, the Holy Father will travel to Castelgandolfo on Saturday, August 29. A Holy Mass is scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Church of Lake Our Lady (Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Lago), which belongs to the Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova. Following the Eucharistic celebration, a boat procession will take place across Lake Albano. Vatican News notes that Leo XIV will be the first pope who will participate in such a procession.
On Sunday morning, August 30, at 12:00 PM, the Bishop of Rome will recite the Marian prayer “The Angelus” in Freedom Square, right there in Castelgandolfo. Later in the week, on Tuesday, September 1, at 6:30 PM, on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, he will celebrate Holy Mass in this intention in the Garden of Our Lady in the Borgo Laudato si’ complex in Castelgandolfo, according to Vatican News. The following day, Wednesday, September 2, the general audience will take place in Rome at St. Peter’s Square at 10:00 AM.
Genazzano Pilgrimage and France Apostolic Journey
According to Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Genazzano—located approximately forty kilometers away from Rome—on September 7 at 18:00 to celebrate Holy Mass at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel on the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pontiff had arrived here already on May 10, 2025 – two days after his election. Following this regional stop, the schedule turns to international travel.
Vatican News reports that the fifth apostolic journey to France is planned from September 25 to 28, visiting the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The pope will travel to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, which is the birthplace of Robert Schuman, one of the founders of the European Union.
Academic Year Opening and Family Synod Anniversary
On October 14, at 10:00, concluding the meeting organized on the 10th anniversary of the publication of the apostolic exhortation Amoris lætitia, the pope will celebrate Holy Mass.
Did You Know? On March 19 of last year, he had convened the presidents of all Bishop Conferences of the world to listen to one another and reflect on how to preach the Gospel to contemporary families, as reported by Vatican News. Such an event is planned from October 7 to 14.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Pope Leo XIV visiting France?
According to Vatican News, the fifth apostolic journey to France is planned from September 25 to 28, visiting the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
What historic first is associated with the Castelgandolfo visit?
According to Vatican News, Leons XIV will be the first pope who will participate in such a boat procession across Lake Albano.
What anniversary is being marked by the October meeting?
According to Vatican News, the meeting is organized on the 10th anniversary of the publication of the apostolic exhortation Amoris lætitia.
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