List of diplomatic visits to the Holy See under Pope Leo XIV
List of official international visits to Pope Leo XIV
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This is the list of visits by representatives of states and international organizations to the Holy See during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, which started with his acceptance of the election on May 8, 2025.
The list includes visits by heads of states or government and heads of other sovereign entities under international law (Sovereign Military Order of Malta), as well as heads of international organizations, ministers, and their representatives.
Visiting officials
2025
| # | Date | Visitor | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | ||||
| 1 | May 18, 2025 |  President Dina Boluarte(Peru) |
Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV | [1] |
| 2 |  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy(Ukraine) | |||
| 3 | May 19, 2025 |  President Gustavo Petro(Colombia) |
Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV They discussed strong Holy See–Colombia relations and the Church's role in supporting peace and reconciliation. Talks with Archbishop Gallagher also addressed Colombia's socio-political situation, including security, migration, and climate change challenges. |
[2][3] |
| 4 |  Vice-President JD Vance(United States) |
Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV They discussed Church-State ties, religious freedom, and global issues. Talks with Archbishop Gallagher emphasized strong bilateral relations and the need to uphold humanitarian and international law in conflict zones, while encouraging peaceful, negotiated solutions. |
[2][4] | |
| 5 |  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese(Australia) |
Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV They discussed strong Holy See–Australia ties. Talks with Archbishop Gallagher highlighted the Church's societal role, especially in education, and addressed shared concerns like environmental protection, human development, and religious freedom. |
[2][5] | |
| 6 |  President Mikheil Kavelashvili(Georgia) |
Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV | [2] | |
| 7 |  Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein(Argentina) |
[2] | ||
| 8 | May 23, 2025 |  Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov(Bulgaria) |
[6] | |
| 9 | May 26, 2025 |  President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova(North Macedonia) |
[7] | |
| 10 |  Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed(Ethiopia) |
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| June 2025 | ||||
| 11 | June 6, 2025 |  President Sergio Mattarella(Italy) |
Pope Leo XIV met Italian President Mattarella to discuss strong bilateral ties, global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the Church's role in Italian social life. | [8][9] |
| 12 |  EUCO President António Costa(EU/EC) |
Pope Leo XIV met EU Council President Costa to discuss strong ties, global hunger relief, development aid, and the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. | [8][10] | |
| 13 | June 7, 2025 | President Javier Milei (Argentina) (2) |
They discussed strong bilateral ties, poverty, social cohesion, and global conflicts, stressing the need for peace efforts. | [11][12] |
| 14 | June 11, 2025 |  Secretary-General António Guterres(United Nations) |
Pope Leo XIV met UN Secretary-General Guterres to discuss peace, global crises, upcoming UN summits, and conflict zones, reaffirming the Holy See's support for the UN's peace efforts. | [13][14] |
| 15 | June 13, 2025 |  President Joseph Aoun(Lebanon) |
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Aoun to discuss strong bilateral ties, Church roles, Lebanon's reform hopes, interfaith harmony, and peace in the Middle East. | [15][16] |
| 16 | June 17, 2025 | Secretary-General Alain Berset (Council of Europe) |
[17] | |
| 17 | June 23, 2025 |  Prince and Grand Master John T. Dunlap(Sovereign Military Order of Malta) |
Pope Leo XIV met Prince and Grand Master and thanked the Order of Malta for showing God's love, urging deeper prayer, spiritual renewal, strong formation, and service to the poor rooted in faith, not just philanthropy. | [18] |
| 18 | June 28, 2025 |  President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo(Equatorial Guinea) |
Pope Leo XIV met President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea. Talks focused on Church contributions, bilateral ties, and regional security issues in Central and Western Africa. | [19][20] |
| 19 | June 30, 2025 |  President Carlos Vila Nova(São Tomé and Príncipe) |
Pope Leo XIV met President Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe to discuss Church collaboration in healthcare, education, youth formation, and regional dialogue and cooperation. | [21][22] |
| 20 |  Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan(Vietnam) |
Pope Leo XIV met Vietnam's Vice-President Vo Thi An Xuan to discuss growing Holy See–Vietnam ties, Church contributions to society, and regional and international issues. | [21][23] | |
| July 2025 | ||||
| 21 | July 2, 2025 | Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (Italy) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to discuss Holy See–Italy ties, joint efforts for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, aid in Gaza, and key issues in Church–state relations. | [24][25] |
| 22 |  First Lady Emine Erdoğan(Turkey) |
Turkey's First Lady met Pope Leo XIV, urging Christian support for a Gaza ceasefire. They discussed aid, climate, racism, and a possible papal visit to Turkey in November. | [24][26] | |
| 23 | July 3, 2025 |  President Andrzej Duda(Poland) |
Pope Leo XIV met Polish President Duda to discuss strong bilateral relations, Poland's political situation, and international concerns, with emphasis on the war in Ukraine. | [27][28] |
| 24 | July 4, 2025 |  Prime Minister Milojko Spajić(Montenegro) |
Pope Leo XIV received Montenegrin PM Milojko Spajić at the Vatican. Talks with Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Gallagher highlighted strong bilateral ties, Church-State matters, EU enlargement, and Ukraine. | [29][30] |
| 25 | July 9, 2025 | President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met President Zelenskyy to discuss peace in Ukraine, stressing dialogue, aid for victims, prisoner release, and Vatican-hosted talks with both Ukraine and Russia. | [31][32] |
| 26 | July 24, 2025 |  President Abdelmadjid Tebboune(Algeria) |
Pope Leo XIV met with Algerian President Tebboune. They discussed good relations, the Church in Algeria, geopolitics, interreligious dialogue, and promoting peace and fraternity worldwide. | [33][34] |
| August 2025 | ||||
| 27 | August 1, 2025 |  Director-General Qu Dongyu(UN/FAO) |
[35] | |
| 28 | August 11, 2025 | UNGA President Philemon Yang (United Nations) |
[36] | |
| 29 | August 22, 2025 |  President Wavel Ramkalawan(Seychelles) |
Pope Leo XIV met Seychelles' President Ramkalawan to discuss strong Holy See ties, youth-focused cooperation in education, health, and the environment, and the value of dialogue and global cooperation. | [37][38] |
| 30 | August 25, 2025 | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (Italy) (3) |
[39] | |
| 31 | August 29, 2025 | Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Matteo Salvini (Italy) (4) |
[40] | |
| 32 | August 30, 2025 |  President Emmerson Mnangagwa(Zimbabwe) |
Pope Leo XIV met Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa to discuss Church-state ties, socio-economic issues, and cooperation on education, health, and the environment, stressing dialogue and multilateralism. | [41][42] |
| September 2025 | ||||
| 33 | September 4, 2025 |  President Isaac Herzog(Israel) |
Pope Leo XIV received Israeli President Herzog, followed by a meeting with Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Gallagher. Discussions focused on the Middle East, especially the crisis in Gaza. Both sides emphasized the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, humanitarian aid access, respect for humanitarian law, and a two-state solution for lasting peace. They also addressed the situation in the West Bank and Jerusalem. | [43][44] |
| 34 | September 5, 2025 |  Director-General Rafael Grossi(UN/IAEA) |
[45] | |
| 35 | President Karol Nawrocki (Poland) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met President Nawrocki to discuss Poland's internal challenges, shared values, and international issues, focusing on the war in Ukraine and Europe's security. | [45][46] | |
| 36 | September 12, 2025 |  Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit(Dominica) |
Pope Leo XIV met Dominica's PM Roosevelt Skerrit at the Vatican. Talks with Cardinal Parolin focused on Church aid, education, climate change, and strengthening ties for the Dominican people. | [47][48] |
| 37 |  President Maia Sandu(Moldova) |
[47] | ||
| 38 | September 18 2025 | High Commissioner Filippo Grandi (UN/UNCHR) |
[49] | |
| 39 | September 19, 2025 |  President Xiomara Castro(Honduras) |
Honduras President Xiomara Castro met Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal Parolin at the Vatican, discussing Church-State ties, social issues, education, migrants, and regional sociopolitical matters. | [50][51] |
| 40 | September 22, 2025 |  President Frank-Walter Steinmeier(Germany) |
[52] | |
| 41 | September 29, 2025 |  Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa(Bahrain) |
Pope Leo XIV met Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman. Talks with Cardinal Parolin highlighted strong ties, interfaith dialogue, and calls for peace in the Middle East. | [53][54] |
| 42 |  President Umaro Sissoco Embaló(Guinea Bissau) |
Pope Leo XIV met Guinea-Bissau's President Embaló. Talks with Cardinal Parolin stressed good ties, Church's role in education/health, and global/social issues. | [53][55] | |
| October 2025 | ||||
| 43 | October 2, 2025 | Director General Amy Pope (UN/IOM) |
[56] | |
| 44 | October 3, 2025 |  President Karin Keller-Sutter(Switzerland) |
On October 3, Pope Leo XIV met with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. Talks highlighted strong bilateral ties and shared hopes for peace in Ukraine and Gaza. | [57][58] |
| 45 | October 6, 2025 |  President Gitanas Nausėda(Lithuania) |
Pope Leo XIV met Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. Talks praised strong ties and urged diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war and prevent further conflict escalation. | [59][60] |
| 46 |  Secretary-General Albert Ramdin(OAS) |
[59] | ||
| 47 |  Director-General Catherine Russell(UN/UNICEF) |
[59] | ||
| 48 | October 11, 2025 |  President Bernardo Arévalo(Guatemala) |
Pope Leo XIV met Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo to discuss strengthening ties, social issues, poverty, corruption, crime, migration, and regional conflicts. | [61][62] |
| 49 | October 13, 2025 |  President Gabriel Boric(Chile) |
[63] | |
| 50 | October 14, 2025 |  King Abdullah II(Jordan) |
[64] | |
| 51 | October 16, 2025 |  President Mahamat Déby(Chad) |
Pope Leo XIV met Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to discuss strong bilateral ties, interreligious coexistence, peace promotion, regional issues, and national challenges. | [65][66] |
| 52 | October 17, 2025 |  President Yamandú Orsi(Uruguay) |
Pope Leo XIV met Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, emphasizing the Church's role in education and the fight against poverty, as well as ethical and demographic issues. | [67][68] |
| 53 |  King Letsie III(Lesotho) |
[67] | ||
| 54 |  Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva(Azerbaijan) |
Pope Leo XIV met Azerbaijan's First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva to discuss strengthened bilateral ties, cultural cooperation, the Church's role, and the need for lasting peace in the South Caucasus. | [67][69] | |
| 55 | October 20, 2025 |  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan(Armenia) |
Pope Leo XIV met Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, reaffirming good Holy See–Armenia ties and the nation's Christian heritage. Talks also addressed Church life and the pursuit of lasting peace in the South Caucasus. | [70][71] |
| 56 | October 23, 2025 |  King Charles III and Queen Camilla(United Kingdom) |
Pope Leo XIV, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla held a historic Anglican-Catholic prayer in the Sistine Chapel, promoting Christian unity and care for creation—the first in 500 years. | [72][73] |
| 57 | October 24, 2025 |  Senate President Gérard Larcher(France) |
[74] | |
| 58 | October 25, 2025 | Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (Lebanon) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam and Deputy PM Tarek Mitri, noting good bilateral relations and the upcoming papal visit to Lebanon. Talks focused on national reforms and peace in the Levant. | [75][76] |
| 59 | October 27, 2025 |  Prime Minister Viktor Orbán(Hungary) |
Pope Leo XIV met Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán. Talks highlighted strong bilateral relations, the Church's social role, family and youth issues, and addressed Europe's challenges, Ukraine, and the Middle East. | [77][78] |
| 60 |  King Philippe and Queen Mathilde (Belgium) |
[77] | ||
| 61 | October 30, 2025 |  President Brice Oligui Nguema(Gabon) |
Pope Leo XIV received Gabon's President Brice Oligui Nguema. Talks with Cardinal Parolin highlighted good relations, cooperation in health, education, youth training, and dialogue for peace and reconciliation. | [79][80] |
| 62 |  President Naiqama Lalabalavu(Fiji) |
Pope Leo XIV met Fiji's President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Vatican. Talks with Cardinal Parolin praised bilateral ties, Church efforts, and addressed environment and transnational crime issues. | [79][81] | |
| 63 | October 31, 2025 |  President Zoran Milanović(Croatia) |
Pope Leo XIV met Croatian President Zoran Milanović. Talks with Cardinal Parolin highlighted good bilateral relations and discussed international issues, especially regional cooperation. Milanović gifted pope with reprint of the 1483 Missale Romanum Glagolitice.[82] | [83][84] |
| November 2025 | ||||
| 64 | November 6, 2025 |  President Mahmoud Abbas(Palestine) |
Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the 10th anniversary of the Holy See–Palestine Agreement. Talks urged aid for Gaza civilians and a two-State solution to end the conflict. | [85][86] |
| 65 | November 8, 2025 |  President Cyril Ramaphosa(South Africa) |
Pope Leo XIV met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Talks praised the Church's role in education, healthcare, and its efforts to promote dialogue and reconciliation in South African society. | [87][88] |
| 66 | November 21, 2025 |  President José Ramos-Horta(Timor-Leste) |
Pope Leo XIV met Timor-Leste's President Ramos-Horta. They noted strong ties, the Church's social role, national issues, regional matters, and Timor-Leste's recent ASEAN accession. | [89][90] |
| 67 | November 24, 2025 | Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze (Georgia) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met Georgian PM Kobakhidze. They affirmed strong Holy See–Georgia ties, discussed the Church's situation, and reviewed bilateral issues, regional developments, and national challenges. | [91][92] |
| 68 |  Prime Minister Evika Siliņa(Latvia) |
Pope Leo XIV met Latvian PM Evika Siliņa. They welcomed strong Holy See–Latvia relations, the Church's positive role, and discussed regional issues, especially efforts for peace in Ukraine. | [91][93] | |
| December 2025 | ||||
| 69 | December 4, 2025 |  President Peter Pellegrini(Slovakia) |
Pope Leo XIV met Slovak President Pellegrini, noting strong ties and the Basic Agreement's 25th year, reaffirming social cohesion and family, and discussing Ukraine, European security, and the Middle East. | [94][95] |
| 70 |  President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh(Mongolia) |
Pope Leo XIV met Mongolia's President Khürelsükh, followed by talks with Cardinal Parolin. They highlighted strong Holy See–Mongolia relations, plans for deeper cooperation—especially culturally—and welcomed the Catholic Church's contributions to education and healthcare. | [94][96] | |
| 71 | December 5, 2025 | Prime Minister Andrej Plenković (Croatia) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met Croatian PM Andrej Plenković after his talks with Cardinal Parolin. They welcomed strong Church–state relations, aimed to deepen cooperation, and discussed Western Balkans issues and the war in Ukraine. | [97][98] |
| 72 | December 9, 2025 | President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine) (3) |
Pope Leo XIV met Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at Castel Gandolfo, urging continued dialogue, a just peace, and addressing POW issues and the return of displaced Ukrainian children. | [99][100] |
| 73 | December 11, 2025 |  Senate President Maulen Ashimbayev(Kazakhstan) |
[101] | |
| 74 | December 12, 2025 |  President Vjosa Osmani(Kosovo) |
[102] | |
| 75 | December 13, 2025 | Director-General Jan Beagle (IDLO) |
[103] | |
| 76 | December 15, 2025 |  Prime Minister Robert Abela(Malta) |
Pope Leo XIV met Malta PM Robert Abela, then Cardinal Parolin. Talks highlighted strong Church–State ties, cooperation on migration, and views on Europe, Ukraine and the Middle East. | [104][105] |
| 77 | December 19, 2025 | Speaker Lorenzo Fontana (Italy) (5) |
[106] | |
2026
| # | Date | Visitor | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | ||||
| 78 | January 10, 2026 | Executive Director Cindy McCain (UN/WFP) |
[107] | |
| 79 | January 12, 2026 |  Captains Regent Matteo Rossi and Lorenzo Bugli(San Marino) |
Pope Leo XIV met San Marino's Captains Regent at the Vatican. Talks highlighted strong bilateral ties, the Church's role, and global crises, including Ukraine, diplomacy, and interreligious peace. | [108][109] |
| 80 | Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini (UN/UNRWA) |
[108] | ||
| 81 | January 17, 2026 | Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (UN/IMF) |
[110] | |
| 82 |  Prince Albert II(Monaco) |
Pope Leo XIV received Prince Albert II of Monaco. Talks highlighted strong relations, the Church's role, environment, humanitarian aid, human dignity, and peace, especially in the Middle East and Africa. | [110][111] | |
| 83 | January 19, 2026 |  President Petr Pavel(Czech Republic) |
[112] | |
| 84 | January 23, 2026 |  Grand Duke Guillaume V and Grand Duchess Stéphanie (Luxembourg) |
Pope Leo XIV met Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume V and Grand Duchess Stéphanie. Talks highlighted strong ties, Church–State relations, social issues, youth education and Europe. | [113][114] |
| 85 | January 26, 2026 | High Commissioner Barham Salih (UN/UNCHR) (2) |
[115] | |
| 86 | January 28,2026 |  Assistant Secretary-General Luis G. Franceschi(Commonwealth of Nations) |
[116] | |
| 87 |  Foreign Affairs Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo(Tanzania) |
[116] | ||
| 88 | January 29, 2026 | EP President Roberta Metsola (EU/EP) |
[117] | |
| February 2026 | ||||
| 89 | February 2, 2026 | Director-General Gilbert Houngbo (UN/ILO) |
[118] | |
| 90 |  President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa(Portugal) |
The Pope and President de Sousa expressed mutual appreciation for the good relations between the state and the local church. Talks turned to the aftermath of Storm Kristin and the national and international socio-political situation, especially in Portuguese-speaking countries, noting the importance of constant commitment to supporting peace in the world. | [118][119] | |
| 91 | February 5, 2026 |  Prime Minister Edi Rama(Albania) |
The pope and Prime Minister Rama highlighted good state-church relations and focused on regional questions such as the situation in the western Balkans and Albania's progress towards EU integration. | [120][121] |
| 92 | February 9, 2026 |  Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus(World Health Organization) |
[122] | |
| 93 | February 14, 2026 |  Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva(Cape Verde) |
[123] | |
| 94 | February 21, 2026 | President Tamás Sulyok (Hungary) (2) |
The pope and President Sulyok appreciated the contribution of the church to the social life of Hungary. Talks turned to the role of family and the protection of vulnerable Christian communities world-wide. They also discussed current international affairs, especially ongoing conflicts, and expressed hope for peace efforts. | [124][125] |
| 95 | February 28, 2026 |  Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla(Cuba) |
[126] | |
| March 2026 | ||||
| 96 | March 2, 2026 | President Myriam Spiteri Debono (Malta) (2) |
The pope and President Debono discussed the current international situation, especially the Middle East and Ukraine. They also discussed migration and the demographic situation. | [127][128] |
| 97 | March 5, 2026 |  President Alexander Van der Bellen(Austria) |
The pope and President Van der Bellen appreciated the church's positive contribution to the common good of society. They discussed migration and inter-religious relations before moving on to international issues such as situations of conflict, expressing hope for peaceful solutions from the international community. | [129][130] |
| 98 | President Ajay Banga (UN/WBG) |
[129] | ||
| 99 |  President Tharman Shanmugaratnam(Singapore) |
The pope and President Shanmugaratnam appreciated the harmonious co-existence of the various cultures and religions in the country as well as the church's contribution to the common good. They discussed the international and regional situation as well as the importance of supporting and renewing the existing mechanisms of the multilateral system. | [129][131] | |
| 100 |  Governor General Mary Simon(Canada) |
The pope and Governor General Simon expressed satisfaction for the fruits of the path of mutual understanding begun by Pope Francis. They discussed topics of common interest at the regional and international levels, especially to the commitment to peace among peoples. | [129][132] | |
| 101 | March 7, 2026 | Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė (Lithuania) (2) |
The pope and Prime Minister Ruginienė noted the positive contribution of the Catholic Church in promoting human dignity and the common good of society. They discussed international issues such as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, expressing hope in efforts to seek diplomatic solutions to end war. | [133][134] |
| 102 | March 9, 2026 |  Members of the Presidency Željko Komšić, Denis Bećirović, and Željka Cvijanović(Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
The pope and the members of the presidency focused on the need for inclusive and constructive dialogue in order to ensure the stability of the country and the juridical and social equality of all its constituent peoples. They also discussed several regional and international matters, including peace and security in the Western Balkans and the repercussions of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. | [135][136] |
| 103 | March 12, 2026 | Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin (UN/ITU) |
[137] | |
| 104 | March 20, 2026 |  King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia(Spain) |
The pope and their majesties looked forward to the upcoming Apostolic Journey, referencing the situation in the country and the Church's mission in society. They also discussed topics of a regional and international nature, highlighting the importance of constant commitment in support of peace and the reinforcement of the principles and values that underpin international coexistence. | [138][139] |
| 105 | March 26, 2026 | Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers Borjana Krišto (Bosnia and Herzegovina) (2) |
Mutual gratitude for good bilateral relations and the contribution of the local Church to society was emphasized. The situation of the Catholic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina was discussed, as well as some open questions in the relations between the Church and the state. Opinions were also exchanged on the expansion of the European Union to the countries of southeastern Europe. | [140][141] |
| April 2026 | ||||
| 106 | April 10, 2026 | Prince and Grand Master John T. Dunlap (Sovereign Military Order of Malta) (2) |
[142] | |
| 107 | President Emmanuel Macron (France) (2) |
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| May 2026 | ||||
| 108 | May 4, 2026 |  President Halla Tómasdóttir (Iceland) |
Appreciation for good bilateral relations was emphasized, and the positive contribution of the local church to promoting the common good of society and particularly of young people. The conversation also focused on regional and international issues, especially situations of conflict, on the need for dialogue, and on prospects for peace. | [143][144] |
| 109 | Governor Carlo Monticelli (Council of Europe Development Bank) |
[145] | ||
| 110 | May 6, 2026 | President Guy Parmelin (Switzerland) (2) |
Conversation highlighted bilateral relations and the service of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. | [146][147] |
| 111 | May 7, 2026 | Prime Minister Donald Tusk (Poland) (3) |
PM Tusk expressed appreciate for good bilateral relations with the Holy See. They also discussed the social and economic condition of Poland, and the relations between the local Church and the state, especially in regard to education and ethical issues. | [148][149] |
| 112 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio (United States) (2) |
[150][151] | ||
| 113 | May 9, 2026 |  Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé (Haiti) |
Discussion about bilateral relations and mentions of necessary international aid for the Haitian crisis. | [152][153] |
| 114 | May 11, 2026 |  Prime Minister Kamil Idris (Sudan) |
Discussion about the Sudanese civil war, the related humanitarian crisis, and the immediate necessity of a ceasefire, delivery of aid, and commencement of dialogue involving all parties. | [154][155] |
| 115 | May 22, 2026 |  Prime Minister Micheál Martin (Ireland) |
[156][157] | |
| 116 | May 25, 2026 | President Bajram Begaj (Albania) (2) |
Discussion about regional development in the western Balkans, with focus on Albania's accession to the European Union, | [158][159] |
| 117 | May 27, 2026 | Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (Spain) (2) |
Visit served as prelude to Pope Leo's upcoming visit to Spain in June. | [160][161] |
| June 2026 | ||||
| 118 | June 5, 2026 |  Director-General Khaled El-Enany (UNESCO) |
Prelude to Pope Leo's upcoming visit to France, where he will visit the UNESCO headquarters. | [162] |
| 119 | June 15, 2026 |  President Lee Jae Myung (South Korea) |
Pope Leo XIV met S. Korean President Lee Jae-myung. Talks highlighted strong Holy See–Korea ties, the Church's social contributions, World Youth Day prep, and global issues. | [163][164] |
| 120 | June 18, 2026 | President José María Balcázar (Peru) (2) |
Discussion about mutual interests, including illegal mining. | [165] |
| 121 | June 19, 2026 |  President Ilan Goldfajn (IADB) |
[166] | |
| July 2026 | ||||
| 122 | July 2, 2026 | President Gustavo Petro (Colombia) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Talks highlighted strong Church-State ties in promoting peace, alongside regional issues, organized crime, and climate change. | [167][168] |
| August 2026 | ||||
| 123 | August 20, 2026 | President Joseph Aoun (Lebanon) (3) |
Pope Leo XIV met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican. They discussed the US-Israel-Lebanon peace framework, with the Holy See backing border stability while noting implementation concerns. | [169][170] |
| September 2026 | ||||
| 124 | September 4, 2026 | President Edgars Rinkēvičs (Latvia) (2) |
Pope Leo XIV met Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs at the Vatican. They praised strong bilateral relations and urged greater international effort toward peaceful solutions to the conflict in Ukraine. | [171][172] |
| 125 | September 24, 2026 | Prime Minister Péter Magyar (3) |
Educational sector developments, protection of vulnerable Christian communities globally, and promoting international peace regarding conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. | [173][174] |
| 126 | President António José Seguro (2) |
Socioeconomic developments, promoting the common good, global conflicts, migration, multilateralism, international law, and supporting peace. | [175][174] | |
| 127 | October 1, 2026 |  President Faustin-Archange Touadéra |
Relations with the Holy See | [176] |
| 128 | October 5, 2026 |  Prime Minister Janez Janša |
Bilateral relations and intention to further develop cooperation in mutual interest areas; also the cntribution of the Catholic Church to Slovenian society. | [177] |
| 129 | October 8, 2026 |  President Julius Maada Bio |
[178] | |
Statistics
| Number of entities | 92 | (including UN specialized agencies and related organizations) |
|---|
Number of visits per entity
| Number | Entity |
|---|---|
| 16 | UN (UNSG, UNGA President, UNCHR (2), FAO, IAEA, ILO, IMF, ITU, IOM, UNICEF, UNRWA, WBC, WFP, WHO, UNESCO) |
| 5 | Italy |
| 3 | Hungary, Lebanon, Poland, Ukraine |
| 2 | Albania, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Croatia, France, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Order of Malta, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, USA, EU (EC, EP), CoE |
| 1 | Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Germany, Guatemala, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Palestine, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sudan Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam, Zimbabwe; Commonwealth, IADB, IDLO, OAS |
Visits per regions
Visits per regions according to the United Nations geoscheme.