Pope Leo XIV Meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in First State Visit to Italy

Pope Leo XIV Meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella

Pope Leo XIV met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, highlighting strong ties between the two states and the need for lasting peace.

Political leaders have the responsibility to 'reject the glorification of conflict' and 'foster dialogue and mutual understanding.'

The meeting emphasized Pope Leo’s consistent messages of peace since his election.

Author's summary: Pope meets Italian President.

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National Catholic Register National Catholic Register — 2025-10-14

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