Pope Leo heads to Monaco 488 years after the last papal visit
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Pope Leo will visit Monaco on Saturday, marking the first papal visit to the principality in 488 years, since Pope Paul III in 1538. The one-day trip, Leo's first to Europe since becoming pontiff, includes meetings with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, a visit to Monaco's cathedral, and mass at the Stade Louis-II. Vatican officials describe Monaco as a "laboratory of peace" due to its responsible use of wealth and influence. The visit will emphasize the defense of life, a theme relevant in Monaco, where Catholicism is the state religion and abortion remains illegal. Approximately 15,000 Catholics are expected to attend the mass, with many traveling from Italy. Prince Albert extended the invitation during a Vatican visit in January.
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AI-ExtractedAlbert invited Leo to Monaco when he visited the Vatican in January.
Bruni said “the defence of life” would be one of the themes of the pope’s visit.
Monaco is one of the few European countries where Catholicism is the official state religion.
It is the first time a pontiff has visited Monaco since Pope Paul III in 1538.
Pope Leo will travel to Monaco on Saturday, his first European trip since being elected.
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