Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco visited Pompeii on 13 November 2026 and kissed the Sacred Icon of the Madonna before leading the recitation of the Supplica at noon, according to Il Mattino.
The prayer was held before the Sacred Icon, with thousands of pilgrims reported as praying at the shrine from 6:00 that morning, according to Il Mattino.
Bagnasco is the emeritus Archbishop of Genoa and former president of the Italian bishops' conference and the Council of European Bishops' Conferences, according to Il Mattino.
He addressed the pilgrims as representatives of Italy and spoke of prayer for children, young people, older people, sick people and those who feel alone, according to Il Mattino.
The Supplica is traditionally recited at noon, described as the "Hour of the World," according to ACI Stampa.
The prayer was first recited in 1883 and is attributed to Blessed Bartolo Longo, founder of the shrine and New Pompeii, according to ACI Stampa.
The shrine's Marian devotion is closely connected with Bartolo Longo and the Rosary, including the title "Our Lady of Victories," the Vatican said.
