Leo XIV Visits Monaco in First Papal Trip Since 1538 Following an Invitation From Prince Albert

Leo XIV visited Monaco on March 28, 2026, marking the first time a pontiff has set foot in the principality in nearly five centuries.This historic trip was initiated by an invitation from Albert II during a Vatican visit in mid-January.Traveling from the Vatican by helicopter, Leo XIV spent a single day in the wealthy Mediterranean state before returning to Rome.
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