Pope: In May, Joy is Renewed by Praying the Rosary Together

After the Regina Caeli, St Peter’s Square, 5th Sunday of Easter, 3 May 2026

Dear brothers and sisters,

The month of May has begun: throughout the Church, the joy of gathering in the name of Mary, our Mother, is renewed, especially by praying the Rosary together. We relive the experience of those days between Jesus’ Ascension and Pentecost, when the disciples gathered in the upper room to invoke the Holy Spirit. Mary Most Holy remained in their midst, her heart keeping watch over the fire that animated the prayer of all. I entrust my intentions to you, particularly for communion within the Church and for peace in the world.

Today marks World Press Freedom Day, promoted by UNESCO. Unfortunately, this right is often violated — sometimes blatantly, sometimes in more subtle ways. Let us remember the many journalists and reporters who have fallen victim to wars and violence.

I warmly greet all of you — the faithful of Rome and the pilgrims who have come from many countries!

I welcome the teachers — religious and lay — from the schools of the Hermanas Franciscanas de los Sagrados Corazones, as well as the faithful from Madrid, Granada, Minneapolis and Malaysia; and the Peruvians who form the Virgen de Chapi de Arequipa Association in Rome.

I greet the Meter Association, which for thirty years has been committed to defending minors from the scourge of abuse, while engaging both ecclesial and civil communities and promoting education aimed at supporting victims and fostering prevention. Thank you for your service!

I am pleased to welcome the faithful from Padua, the Gruppo Giovani Valdaso and the Punto Giovani of the Camillian Community of Piossasco, the Catholic Action of the Vicariate of Noale, the young people from Verolanuova and Cadignano, the youth choir of Coredo-Predaia and the students from the Liceo Fardella – Ximenes of Trapani.

I wish everyone a happy Sunday!

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