Overview

• More than 150 cyclists entered the Vatican gardens through the Petriano gate for a neutralized three-kilometer stretch behind St. Peter’s Basilica, marking the first time the race traversed within Vatican walls.
• Pope Leo XIV received a replica of the leader’s pink jersey from RCS president Urbano Cairo and blessed the competitors before the official restart.
• Colombian former champion Nairo Quintana paused to greet the pope after the rest of the peloton had moved on.
• British rider Simon Yates resumed his commanding overall lead with nearly four minutes ahead of Mexico’s Isaac Del Toro.
• The 143-kilometer final stage concluded with eight laps through downtown Rome, finishing beside the Circus Maximus.