Paul III

Paul III, who lived from 1468 to 1549, was a Pope whose visit to Monaco in 1538 is historically significant. He is newsworthy now because Pope Leo XIV's recent visit to Monaco is the first papal visit to the principality in approximately 500 years. The previous visit was by Paul III. The current news articles highlight the rarity of papal visits to Monaco, emphasizing the historical gap between Paul III's visit and Leo XIV's. Paul III's visit serves as a historical benchmark, underscoring the unique nature of Leo XIV's recent trip and its importance to the Grimaldi family and the principality of Monaco.