Pope Leo XIV’s insistence on peace in the world continues to be expressed also through his constant call to prayer.
Following the Vigil celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica last April 11, at the conclusion of the Marian month, on Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m., the Holy Father will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens.
On this occasion, all the Shrines of the world will be invited to unite, together with their pilgrims and faithful, in prayer with the Holy Father. The major Shrines that have already joined the initiative include: The Shrine of the Mother of God (Zarvanytsia, Ukraine); The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo, Philippines); The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Fatima, Portugal); The Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina); The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France); The Shrine of St. Charbel Annaya (Byblos, Lebanon); and the Pontifical Shrine of the Holy House (Loreto, Italy).
It will be possible to participate in the initiative, promoted by the Dicastery for Evangelization – Section for Fundamental Questions regarding Evangelization in the World, subject to the availability of places and upon collection of tickets at Via della Conciliazione 7, during the days preceding the Holy Rosary, namely 28, 29, and 30 May, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please note that it will also be possible to join in prayer with the Holy Father from Saint Peter’s Square by means of the large screens installed there.
Finally, the Dicastery kindly asks all the shrines taking part in this Holy Rosary to complete the questionnaire provided here once the prayer has finished: https://forms.gle/HdwajcHYeMNV99ui7