Pope Leo XIV Greets Devoted Crowds in Rome

Devotees Gather in Rome as Pope Leo XIV Greets Crowds: GMA News Report Rome, Italy – A large and enthusiastic crowd of devotees gathered outside the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on May 26, 2025, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope had just concluded a mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, approximately one kilometer away. The scene was captured in a short video report by GMA Integrated News stringer Pia Gonzalez-Abucay. "Many devotees waited for Pope Leo XIV," reported Gonzalez-Abucay, speaking from the heart of the crowd. "They had traveled from the Basilica of St. John Lateran, a journey of more than a kilometer, to be here." The video shows the sea of people patiently waiting, many holding up signs and banners. The atmosphere is one of anticipation and reverence. After a time, Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. He waved to the crowd and offered a blessing, eliciting cheers and applause from the faithful. The event highlighted the immense devotion felt by many towards the Pope and the significance of his visit to Rome. The spontaneous gathering of devotees underscores the spiritual connection and the enduring power of faith.