Pope Meets Italian President in First State Visit
Pope Leo XIV met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Tuesday, highlighting strong ties between the two states.
The meeting aimed to strengthen historic political ties between the Holy See and Italy, with Mattarella welcoming the Holy Father and his delegation, including Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State Sister Raffaella Petrini.
The Holy Father spoke of the “sincere friendship and fruitful mutual collaboration” between Italy and the popes, emphasizing the need for contribution to multilateral peace processes in regions, including the Middle East and Europe.
- Meeting location: Quirinal Palace in Rome
- Attendees: Pope Leo XIV, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Sister Raffaella Petrini
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV visits Italy to strengthen ties and promote peace.