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Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit Saturday to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna and of significance to his Augustinian order.

Townspeople of Genazzano gathered in the square outside the main church housing the Madre del Buon Consiglio sanctuary, waiting for Leo to emerge, according to images broadcast by Italy's Catholic TV2000. The pontiff was expected to bless the crowd after finishing his prayers.

Leo previously visited the sanctuary, which is managed by Augustinian friars, last year, when he was a cardinal. It has been a place of pilgrimage since the 15th century.