On Sunday, June 29, Archbishop Richard Smith will receive the pallium from Pope Leo XIV during a special Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

The pallium—a narrow woolen band worn over the shoulders—is a liturgical vestment conferred on newly appointed archbishops. It signifies their unity with the Holy Father and their pastoral responsibility to shepherd the faithful within their archdiocese.

In a return to tradition, Pope Leo XIV will personally impose the pallium during the celebration—reviving a custom that emphasizes the visible bond between the pope and the Church’s archbishops around the world.

Archbishop Smith will be among several new archbishops receiving the pallium at the 9:30 a.m. Mass in Rome (12:30 a.m. Pacific).

The Mass will be livestreamed on Vatican Media, with a replay available later on the Vatican News YouTube channel.