DIRECTIONS

CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE

VESPERS PRESIDED OVER BY THE HOLY FATHER
LEO XIV

On Sunday 25 January 2026, at 17.30, in the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls, the Holy Father Leo XIV will preside over the celebration of the Second Vespers of the Solemnity of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle, at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, on the theme:  “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (cf. Eph 4:4).

The Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and all the members of the Pontifical Chapel who wish to participate in the liturgical celebration, wearing their own choral habit, are requested to be present at the altar of the Confessio by 17.00, in order to take their seats, which will be indicated to them by the Pontifical Masters of Ceremonies.

Vatican City, 14 January 2026

✠ Diego Ravelli
Titular Archbishop of Recanati
Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations

A coach transport service will be available for the members of the Pontifical Chapel, departing from the square in front of the Paul VI Hall at 16.30. Those who wish to make use of the service are kindly requested to notify the Office for Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff by Thursday 22 January.