NOTIFICATION

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
IN MEMORY OF THE CARDINALS AND BISHOPS
DEPARTED DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR

PRESIDED OVER BY THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV

5 NOVEMBER 2026

PAPAL CHAPEL

On Thursday 5 November 2026, at 9.00, at the Altar of the Cathedra of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Holy Father Leo XIV will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration in memory of the Cardinals and Bishops departed during the course of the year.

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The Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops who wish to concelebrate with the Holy Father are advised to be present by 8.30 in the sacristy of the Basilica in order to put on their liturgical vestments, bringing with them: the Patriarchs and Cardinals, their white damask mitre; the Archbishops and Bishops, their simple white mitre.

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In accordance with the Motu Proprio “Pontificalis Domus”, the members of the Papal Chapel who wish to participate in the liturgical celebration must exhibit the Notification, which should be requested at celebrazioni@celebra.va by 3 November. They are all required to wear their own choral habit and to be present at the Altar of the Cathedra by 8.30 in order to take their seats, which will be indicated to them by the Pontifical Masters of Ceremonies.

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Vatican City, 28 October 2026

By mandate of the Holy Father

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