Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Augustinian shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Monday evening. The visit occurred on the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, marking a return to the site southeast of Rome.

As reported by vaticannews.va, this pilgrimage follows the pontiff’s initial visit to the shrine in May 2025, shortly after his election. During the liturgy, the Holy Father invited the faithful to contemplate Mary’s maternal presence and to commit themselves to becoming active servants of peace in a fractured world.

The Pope emphasized that internal tranquility is the foundation for global harmony. “Let us allow peace to grow within us… It will blossom in the world,” he told the Vatican News, urging Christians to cultivate spiritual peace as a prerequisite for social reconciliation.

This appeal aligns with the pontiff’s broader focus on healing and stewardship. In recent months, Pope Leo XIV has called for global prayer regarding environmental healing amid the toll of war and urged faithful to pray for universal access to clean water. The Genazzano visit reinforces his consistent message that personal conversion and Marian devotion are essential pathways toward resolving conflict and fostering the common good.