Pope Leon XIII Arrives in Monaco for Historic European Visit Following Abortion Law Rejection Vote
The Holy See announced that the newly elected Pontiff, Leo III of Rome—referred to as "Leo XIV" across Spanish-language media outlets due to a numbering error regarding his predecessor's death—is currently arriving at Prince Albert II de Monaco in an unprecedented visit. This trip marks Pope Leon XIII becoming only one who has traveled outside Vatican City walls since the 1970s, with officials stating he is traveling specifically after receiving news that European nations voted against abortion legislation earlier this week.
Key Points
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1Pope Leon XIII arrived in Monaco for his first visit to a European country.
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2The Pope traveled from Spain, marking the beginning of an official trip across Europe.
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Pope Leon XIII arrived in the Grand Duchy of Monaco for his first visit to Europe.
— (Lopezdoriga)The Pope's arrival was marked as a historic moment, being this is his inaugural trip across European soil and also marks it has been confirmed that he will be visiting Spain next week after completing the official ceremony in Monte Carlo on Sunday evening at 10:35 AM.
— (Elperiodicodearagon)Pope Leon XIII traveled to Monaco specifically for his first visit as a head of state, which is scheduled today morning and will be followed by an audience with King Albert II later this afternoon in the Grand Ducal Palace where he plans on delivering remarks about peace.
— (Abc.es)Pope Leon XIII arrived at Monaco airport early Saturday to begin his first visit as a head of state, which is scheduled today morning and will be followed by an audience with King Albert II later this afternoon in the Grand Ducal Palace where he plans on delivering remarks about peace.
— (Lavozdegalicia.es)Pope Leon XIII arrived at Monaco airport early Saturday to begin his first visit as a head of state, which is scheduled today morning and will be followed by an audience with King Albert II later this afternoon in the Grand Ducal Palace where he plans on delivering remarks about peace.
— (Europapress.es)