Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Giro d'Italia Cyclists in Vatican
Pope Leo XIV blessed the cyclists of the Giro d'Italia during the final stage of the race.
The riders had a special ride through the Vatican gardens, which was a first for the race.
This was done to honor Pope Francis, who had passed away.
The cyclists rode through the Vatican before the official start of the stage.
Race leader Simon Yates met the Pope, who gave them a blessing.
The final stage of the race concluded in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV has met with athletes from tennis and soccer in recent weeks.
Pope Leo XIV blessed the cyclists of the Giro d'Italia in the Vatican.
The final stage began in the Vatican gardens.
Simon Yates, the race leader, met the Pope.
The Vatican route honored Pope Francis's memory.
The stage concluded with laps through Rome.
- Who
- Pope Leo XIV, cyclists of Giro d'Italia, Simon Yates.
- What
- Pope blessed cyclists and Giro d'Italia stage took place in Vatican gardens.
- When
- Sunday, during the final stage.
- Where
- Vatican City, Rome.
- Why
- To honor Pope Francis' memory and bless the cyclists.
- Pope
- Leo XIV
- Event
- Giro d'Italia final stage
- Location
- Vatican City and Rome
- Stage Length
- 143-kilometer (89-mile)
- Leader
- Simon Yates
- Previous Pope Honored
- Pope Francis