US EditionPope Leo XIV Blesses Giro d’Italia Cyclists as Race Enters Vatican for First Time
- On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV bestowed his blessing upon more than 150 cyclists as the Giro d’Italia’s final stage made its inaugural passage through the gardens of the Vatican.
- This event occurred after Pope Francis died, with the race route inside the Vatican intended as an homage during the 2025 Holy Year, which Leo honored in Francis’ memory.
- The riders entered through the Petriano gate left of St. Peter's Basilica, circled the basilica, climbed to the gardens over a three-kilometer route, then exited near the Santa Marta hotel.
- During the event, Leo addressed the peloton, emphasizing their influence on young people worldwide, and received a replica of the leader Simon Yates’ pink jersey.
- The final 143-kilometer stage finished near Circus Maximus after eight laps through Rome, with Yates holding a nearly four-minute lead and potentially cruising to victory.
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Rome, Italy.- Pope Leo XIV blessed more than 150 cyclists who participated in the Giro de Italia, when he began the final stage of the three-week race with an unprecedented tour of the Vatican gardens, behind the Basilica of St. Peter. After entering the Vatican, the general leader of the race, Simon Yates, and the leaders of the other classifications, including the Mexican Isaac del Toro, got off their bikes and advanced to shake the hand of th…
Pope Leo XIV blesses Giro d’Italia cyclists as race enters Vatican for first time
Pope Leo XIV blessed more than 150 cyclists competing in the final stage of the Giro d’Italia on Sunday, June 1. The stage began with a ride through the Vatican gardens. This is the first time the route ventured inside the Vatican walls. The Associated Press reported team leaders got off their bikes to meet the pope. The pontiff was presented with a replica leader jersey. “You are role models for young people all over the world,” Leo told the p…
It was probably one of the last decisions of Pope Francis: the Giro d'Italia stops at the final stage in the Vatican. The riders stop, Pope Leo XIV blesses the Peloton and thanks the athletes. "They are always welcome here."
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