Overview

• Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Regina Coeli address from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, a departure from the traditional Apostolic Palace window setting.
• He called for an immediate, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine and Gaza, directly appealing to global leaders to end war and human suffering.
• Over 100,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to hear his address, where he also quoted Pope John Paul II in an encouragement to youth: 'Do not be afraid!'
• On Saturday, he visited the Marian sanctuary in Genazzano and laid a white rose at the tomb of his predecessor, Pope Francis, signaling continuity and renewal.
• Following the Regina Coeli, Pope Leo XIV formally assumed the sealed papal apartment, as the Vatican anticipates key administrative appointments in the coming days.