Pope Leo XIV in Assisi, prayer at the tomb of St. Francis

Rome, 20 November (LaPresse) – Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Assisi. The Pontiff, who today will close the proceedings of the general assembly of the CEI, the Italian Episcopal Conference, in Santa Maria degli Angeli, has arrived at the Sacred Convent for a moment of prayer at the tomb of St. Francis. Meanwhile, the Porziuncola is also preparing to welcome the Provost. On social media, the friars posted a photo of the small church located inside Santa Maria degli Angeli, where white and yellow flowers have been prepared.