On June 20, 2026, Pope Leo XIV made a pilgrimage to Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, the birthplace of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. The visit included prayer before a relic of Mother Cabrini's heart, a liturgical celebration, and an address to the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the faithful gathered there.

Pope Leo highlighted Cabrini's missionary spirit as especially relevant in today's world, asking:

"What could be more relevant today than a missionary charism dedicated to serving migrants?"

Pope Leo explained that Mother Cabrini's strength came from her deep love for Christ and her conviction that no person was beyond God's care. He urged Catholics, especially young people, to read her letters, journals, and spiritual writings to discover the source of her courage and missionary zeal.

One line that beautifully summarizes her life is his quotation from Cabrini herself:

"No task will be too difficult, no land too far away, no person too wounded.”