# Pope Leo XIV Lake Albano procession > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pope-leo-xiv-lake-albano-procession > Updated: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. On August 29, 2026, Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff to participate in a boat procession on Lake Albano during the feast of Our Lady of the Lake in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Following a Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago, the Pope traveled for approximately 25 minutes across the volcanic crater lake on a vessel named ‘Falco’. He was accompanied by a flotilla of approximately ten other vessels, including civilian boats, canoes, kayaks, and law enforcement craft. The procession, which involved carrying a statue of the Virgin Mary, was intended to evoke the biblical account of Jesus appearing to his disciples on the Sea of Galilee. The event also marked the 400th anniversary of the presence of Popes in Castel Gandolfo. While previous popes such as Paul VI and John Paul II attended the feast, none had previously traveled across the water during the ceremony. In his homily, Pope Leo XIV emphasized themes of love, hope, and forgiveness, calling for peace and human dignity while praying for those affected by global conflict and war. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Pope Leo XIV makes history with Lake Albano boat procession Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff to participate in a boat procession on Lake Albano, joining a historic Marian procession in Castel Gandolfo to pray for peace and those affected by war. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pope-leo-xiv-makes-history-with-lake-albano-boat-procession ### 2026-08-29: Pope Leo XIV joins historic boat procession on Lake Albano Pope Leo XIV became the first Pontiff to join a boat procession on Lake Albano in Castel Gandolfo, marking the feast of Our Lady of the Lake and calling for global peace and forgiveness. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pope-leo-xiv-to-lead-historic-boat-procession-on-lake-albano --- Cite as: Pope Leo XIV Lake Albano procession. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pope-leo-xiv-lake-albano-procession