Anniversary of Installation of Pope Leo XIV

May 18

Pope Leo's installation took place at St. Peter's Square on May 18, 2025. Because designation as a basilica indicates a special bond of communion with the pope, the parish must celebrate “with particular care” the anniversary of the pope’s election or his installation into his pastoral ministry. As such, May 18, in honor of Pope Leo’s installation, is one of our designated Red-Letter Days.

*The faithful who devoutly attend Mass at Little Flower Basilica on a Red-Letter Day may obtain a plenary indulgence under the conditions that they also make sacramental confession, receive Eucharistic Communion during the Mass, and pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff (Pope Leo XIV).

For May, Pope Leo’s intention is that everyone might have food: that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

Learn more about Red-Letter Days here.