Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major following the Mass where he took possession of the Basilica of St. John Lateran as bishop of Rome.

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The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit plans a Mass for Pope Francis at 7 p.m. April 21. It will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger.

The Bauers say they are among those praying for Pope Francis’ recovery. “He always says pray for me. And this is the time I think we want to pray for him the most,” Gabe said.

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Oct. 30, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA “We pray for peace.

Marian Legacy Pope Leo XIV’s predecessor Leo XIII also had a strong devotion to Mary. Pope Leo XIII has the record for the number of encyclicals on the Holy Rosary — 12 in all.

Pope Francis pointed to how Blessed Carlo made praying before the Eucharist “his most important daily appointment,” which gave him the strength to persevere in his journey of faith.