Summary
Pope Leo XIV. is scheduled to undertake six journeys within Italy this year, starting with a trip to Naples and Pompeii on May 8th, his first papal anniversary as Pope. This journey marks the inaugural event of his papacy visits. Additional trips planned for the first half of the year include a visit to Acerra on May 23rd and Pavia on June 20th. On July 4th, he plans to travel to Lampedusa, a Mediterranean island near North African migrants in Europe, aiming to acknowledge those who drown during their journey across the sea. In summer, significant trips are expected. One of these is to Assisi on August 6th, coinciding with the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis’ death, where large crowds are anticipated as part of a celebration dedicated to the saint. Another event will be held in Rimini during the “Meeting,” which attracts tens of thousands annually and has similarities to the German Catholic Days. In Rome, four visits to various cathedrals have been announced for the weeks before Easter. Details about journeys outside Italy remain undisclosed by the Vatican thus far.
Key Topics
Papst Leo XIV., Neapel, Assisi
