Pope Leo XIV’s May Agenda Announced: Key Ceremonies and Meetings Scheduled

VATICAN, 9 May 2025 – The Prefecture of the Papal Household has released Pope Leo XIV’s official agenda from 10 to 25 May, highlighting key events in the early days of his pontificate. These include the Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate, the Possession of Rome's major cathedrals, and his first General Audience. Below is the complete schedule:

Saturday, 10 May

Meeting with Cardinals

Sunday, 11 May

Regina Caeli – Central Entrance of the Vatican Basilica

Monday, 12 May

First Audience (Exclusive for the Press) – Paul VI Hall

Friday, 16 May

Audience to the Diplomatic Corps (Mission Heads only)

Sunday, 18 May at 10:00 a.m.

Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate – Saint Peter’s Square

Tuesday, 20 May

Possession of the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls

Wednesday, 21 May

First General Audience

Saturday, 24 May

Meeting with the Roman Curia and Employees of Vatican City State

Sunday, 25 May

Regina Caeli – Saint Peter’s Square

Possession of the Papal Basilica of Saint John Lateran

Possession of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

The schedule marks significant milestones in Pope Leo XIV’s initial weeks, underscoring his formal assumption of papal responsibilities in Rome.

Source: Zenit

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