Pope Leo XIV to Mattarella: ‘In Munich to encourage Christian witness’

Rome, 28 March (LaPresse) – “On the occasion of my apostolic journey to the Principality of Monaco, and wishing to encourage you in your Christian witness and in the pursuit of the common good, I am pleased to extend to you, Mr President, my cordial greetings, accompanied by my fervent hopes for the spiritual, civil and social progress of the Italian nation.” This was written by Pope Leo XIV in a telegram sent to the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella. As announced by the Holy See Press Office, Prevost departed this morning at 7.22 am by helicopter from the Vatican to travel to Monte Carlo, where he is due to arrive at 9 am. Today’s visit marks Leo XIV’s second apostolic journey.