Cardinal Frank Leo Takes Possession of Titular Church in Rome

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will take possession of his titular church in Rome.

Cardinal Leo's titular church is the parish of Santa Maria della Salute in Primavalle. His Eminence will celebrate Holy Mass at 6:30 p.m. in Rome (12:30 p.m. in Toronto).

Cardinals are assigned a titular church in Rome as a way to connect them symbolically to the ancient heart of our faith, a tradition that dates back to the early days of Christianity.

When the Pope creates a new cardinal, a local church in the Diocese of Rome is identified as outlined in church law.

The appointment does not mean the cardinal runs the local church assigned to him. However, it reminds them of their fraternal and prayerful support of the community while also further connecting the cardinals to the Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV. 

More than 100 pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Toronto, currently on pilgrimage in Rome, will join His Eminence for the celebration which will also include members of the parish community and special guests.

To follow the livestream of the November 15 Mass (12:30 p.m. Toronto time), click here.