Léon XIII

Léon XIV is the current Pope of the Catholic Church. He is newsworthy due to his recent official visit to Monaco, the first papal visit to the principality in over half a millennium. During his visit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, Pope Léon XIV delivered a speech addressing the growing divide between the rich and the poor. He chose to highlight this issue in Monaco, a Catholic principality known for its opulence and privileged lifestyle. The visit and the Pope's message are significant as they bring attention to social and economic inequalities within a context of faith and highlight the Church's ongoing concern for social justice on a global scale. The Pope was received by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco.