Vatican Releases Pope Leo XIV's Updated Liturgical Celebration Schedule of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Triduum 2026
The Vatican has released an updated liturgical calendar for Pope Leo XIV, organized for easy reference as he moves through the Lenten season toward Easter Sunday.
Parish Pastoral Visits
Pope Leo XIV will visit five Roman parishes, primarily in the city's outlying areas. Most visits feature a 5:00 p.m. Mass, with one exception.
| Date | Time | Location | District |
| Feb 15 | 5:00 p.m. | Our Lady Queen of Peace | Ostia Lido |
| Feb 22 | 9:00 a.m. | Sacred Heart of Jesus | Castro Pretorio |
| Mar 1 | 5:00 p.m. | Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ | Alessandrino |
| Mar 8 | 5:00 p.m. | Our Lady of the Presentation | Torrevecchia |
| Mar 15 | 5:00 p.m. | Sacred Heart of Jesus | Ponte Mammolo |
Lenten Observances & Spiritual Exercises
The Holy Father begins the season of penance with traditional processions and a period of deep reflection with the Roman Curia.
February 18 (Ash Wednesday): * Statio and penitential procession from the Church of St. Anselm.
Afternoon Mass at the Basilica of Saint Sabina.
February 22 – 27: * Annual Lenten Spiritual Exercises held within the Apostolic Palace.
🌿 Holy Week & The Easter Triduum
The pinnacle of the liturgical year includes celebrations across the major Basilicas and the Colosseum.
Palm Sunday & Holy Thursday
March 29 (Palm Sunday): Morning Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
April 2 (Holy Thursday): * Morning: Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Evening: Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
The Passion & The Resurrection
April 3 (Good Friday): * Liturgical celebration of the Passion of the Lord (St. Peter's).
Nighttime Way of the Cross at the Colosseum.
April 4 (Holy Saturday): * Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
April 5 (Easter Sunday): * Morning Mass of the Resurrection in St. Peter’s Square.
Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central Loggia of the Basilica.
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