On April 26, 2026, Pope Leo XIV led the noon Regina Caeli prayer and delivered his traditional blessing from his studio window overlooking St. Peter's Square, drawing Catholic faithful and pilgrims.
The gathering allowed attendees to participate in the prayer and receive the Pope's blessing in person, continuing a long-standing Vatican tradition.
This public appearance underscores the Pope's ongoing engagement with the global Catholic community and maintains the spiritual connection between the Vatican and pilgrims visiting Rome.
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