We are pleased to present a structured compilation detailing the public and pastoral activities of Pope Leo XIV for the month of May, a new pontificate that began after the passing of Pope Francis last April 21.
Since his election as the 267th successor to St. Peter on May 8, Pope Leo XIV has continued the rich tradition of the papal office, and this record aims to offer a clear and comprehensive view of his ministry, travels, audiences, and liturgical functions. We sourced the activities from the Vatican website via the Press Office of the Holy See.
This effort is inspired by the long-standing tradition of preserving the historical and spiritual significance of each pontificate—a tradition most notably exemplified in the detailed calendars of Pope St. John Paul II’s daily labors compiled in a book made by Biały Kruk. In like manner, we hope this endeavor will not only serve as a record of events but also as a means of spiritual reflection, drawing the faithful closer to the life and mission of the Vicar of Christ.
Legend:
Red text: liturgical celebrations
Blue text: audiences and other commitments
Green text: travel
Orange text: acts related to the election of the Supreme Pontiff
Bismillesimo Vicesimo Quinto
Anno Santo
Pontificatus Nostri Primo
May
5.8 - Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, Prefect for the Dicastery of Bishops, became the 267th Successor of Saint Peter (4 scrutiny with 133 Cardinals) and took the name of Leo XIV.
At 7:13 pm, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announces the election of the new Pope
At 7:23 pm, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV appeared from the basilica's central loggia, addressed his first greeting to over 150,000 of the faithful present in St. Peter's Square and gave the apostolic blessing “Urbi et Orbi.”
5.9 - 11 am: Solemn Holy Mass was concelebrated by the Holy Father at the Sistine Chapel—Missa pro Ecclesia—together with the College of Cardinals at the end of the Conclave.
5.10 - 11 am: Meeting in the Synod Hall with the members of the Sacred College of Cardinals
In the afternoon, a private visit to the Marian Sanctuary of the Madre di Buon Consiglio (Mother of Good Counsel) in Genazzano, 50 km from Rome; prayer before the image; meeting with the Augustinian community, custodians of the Sanctuary and the religious order the Pope belongs to; greeting the faithful; apostolic blessing.
Before returning to the Vatican, visit the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major; prayer before the tomb of his predecessor, Pope Francis, and the icon of the Salus Populi Romani.
5.11 - 8 am: Private Mass in the Vatican Grottoes; prayer to the tombs of his predecessors and at the niche of the Palli.
12 nn: First Regina Coeli in the Central Loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.
After the noon prayer, the Pope removed the seal of the Papal Apartment of the Apostolic Palace.
5.12 - 11 am: Meeting in the Paul VI Hall with representatives of the media who came to Rome during the interregnum period.
5.14 - 10 am: Audience in the Paul VI Hall with participants for the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches
5.15 - 10 am: Audience in the Clementine Hall for the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools (also known as the De La Salle brothers) on the occasion of the 3rd centenary of the institute's approval and rules through the bull In apostolicae Dignitatis solio and the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of their founder, St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle, as heavenly patron of all educators.
5.16 - 10 am: Audience in the Clementine Hall for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See
5.17 - 8.30 am: audience in the Clementine Hall for members of the Centisimus Annus pro Pontifice foundation taking part in the annual general assembly.
5.18 - Audience for Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, President of the Republic of Peru.
10 am: Solemn Inauguration of the Pontificate: imposition of the Pallium, bestowal of the Fisherman's Ring & homage of the people of God; Solemn Pontifical Mass.
12 nn: Regina Coeli
Audience for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the Republic of Ukraine.
5.19 - Audience for James David Vance, Vice President of the United States of America, with his wife.
Audience for His Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
10 am: Audience in the Clementine Hall for the Ecumenical and Interreligious Delegations gathered for the Inauguration Mass.
Audience for Gerardo Werthein, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Argentina.
Audience for Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia.
Audience for the delegation from the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, where the Pope served as its bishop.
Audience for Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia.
Audience for Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of the Republic of Georgia, with his wife.
5.20 - 5 pm: Visit to the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls; prayer at the tomb of St. Paul
Videomessage to the Network of Universities for the Care of the Common Home, meeting at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro on the occasion of the Tenth Anniversary of the Encyclical “Laudato si.”
5.21 - 10 am: First Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square.
5.22 - Audience for the Participants in the Plenary of the Dicastery for Bishops.
10.30 am: audience in the Clementine Hall with participants in the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
In the presence of the Holy Father, 3 decrees from the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints were promulgated.
5.23 - Audience for Rosen Dimitrov Zhelyazkov, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, and Entourage.
5.24 - Farewell audience for Alberto Ospina Carreño, Colombian ambassador to the Holy See.
10 am: meeting in the Paul VI Hall with employees of the Holy See and the Vatican City State.
5.25 - 12 nn: Regina Coeli from the window of the Apostolic Palace
4.15pm: Meeting at the foot of the Capitol with the municipal administration; address to the Mayor of Rome, the members of the city council and the Capitoline Councilors
5 pm: Canonical Installation of the Chair of the bishop of the Roman diocese by the Holy Father; Holy Mass concelebrated by the Vicariate of Rome, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, auxiliary bishops, and representatives of the Lateran Chapter.
7 pm: Visit and Taking Possession the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major; veneration to the Salus Populi Romani; prayer at the tomb of Pope Francis
5.26 - Audience for Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, President of the Republic of North Macedonia
Audience for Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
5.27 - Audience for the new Egyptian ambassador to the Holy See, Hussein El Saharty, who presented his credentials to the Holy Father.
11.15am: Audience in the Clementine Hall for the managers and players of the Napoli football team.
5.28 - 10 am: Wednesday General Audience; appeal for peace in Ukraine and Gaza.
A telegram was sent by the Holy Father to the President of the Episcopal Conference of Latin America (CELAM), Cardinal Jaime Spengler on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its creation and First conference.
5.29 - Visit to the Borgo Laudato Si and the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo.
Message to the participants in the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement taking place in Zurich, Switzerland.
5.30 - 10 am: Audience in the Clementine Hall for members of the Movements and Associations of the “Arena of Peace" of Verona.
5.31 - Message to the Bishops Conference of France on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Canonization of St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Jean Eudes and St. Jean Marie Vianney.
10 am: Holy Mass and Priestly Ordinations to 11 Deacons.
9 pm: Rosary and candlelight procession at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens with the participation of the staff of the Roman Curia; at the end of the celebration, the Holy Father arrived; allocution and Apostolic Blessing
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