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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.
| # | Date | Visitor | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | ||||
| 1 | May 18, 2025 | (Peru) | Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV | [1] |
| 2 | (Ukraine) | |||
| 3 | May 19, 2025 | (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 | (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 | (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 | (Georgia) | Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV | [2] | |
| 7 | (Argentina) | [2] | ||
| 8 | May 23, 2025 | (Bulgaria) | [6] | |
| 9 | May 26, 2025 | (North Macedonia) | [7] | |
| 10 | (Ethiopia) | |||
| June 2025 | ||||
| 11 | June 6, 2025 | (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 | (European Union) | 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 | (Argentina) | They discussed strong bilateral ties, poverty, social cohesion, and global conflicts, stressing the need for peace efforts. | [11] [12] |
| 14 | June 11, 2025 | (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 | (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 | (Council of Europe) | [17] | |
| 17 | June 23, 2025 | (Sovereign Military Order of Malta) | Pope Leo XIV med 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 | (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 | (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 | (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 | (Italy) | 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 | (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 | (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 | (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 | (Ukraine) | 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 | (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 | (UN/FAO) | [35] | |
| 28 | August 11, 2025 | (United Nations) | [36] | |
| 29 | August 22, 2025 | (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 | (Italy) | [39] | |
| 31 | August 29, 2025 | (Italy) | [40] | |
| 32 | August 30, 2025 | (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 | (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 | (UN/IAEA) | [45] | |
| 35 | (Poland) | 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 | (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 | (Moldova) | [47] | ||
| 38 | September 18 2025 | (UN/UNCHR) | [49] | |
| 39 | September 19, 2025 | (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 | (Germany) | [52] | |
| 41 | September 29, 2025 | (Bahrain) | On Sept 29, 2025, 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 | (Guinea Bissau) | On Sept 29, 2025, 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 | (UN/IOM) | [56] | |
| 44 | October 3, 2025 | (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 | (Lithuania) | On 6 Oct 2025, 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 | (OAS) | [59] | ||
| 47 | (UN/UNICEF) (7) | [59] | ||
| 48 | October 11, 2025 | (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 | (Chile) | [63] | |
| 50 | October 14, 2025 | (Jordan) | [64] | |
| 51 | October 16, 2025 | (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 | (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 | (Lesotho) | [67] | ||
| 54 | (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 | (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 | (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 | (France) | [74] | |
| 58 | October 25, 2025 | (Lebanon) | 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 | (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 | (Belgium) | [77] | ||
| 61 | October 30, 2025 | (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 | (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 | (Croatia) | Pope Leo XIV met Croatian President Zoran Milanović. Talks with Cardinal Parolin highlighted good bilateral relations and discussed international issues, especially Western Balkans cooperation. | [82] [83] |
| November 2025 | ||||
| 64 | November 6, 2025 | (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. | [84] [85] |
| 65 | November 8, 2025 | (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. | [86] [87] |
| 66 | November 21, 2025 | (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. | [88] [89] |
| 67 | November 24, 2025 | (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. | [90] [91] |
| 68 | (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. | [90] [92] | |
| December 2025 | ||||
| 69 | December 4, 2025 | (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. | [93] [94] |
| 70 | (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. | [93] [95] | |
| 71 | December 5, 2025 | (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. | [96] [97] |
| 72 | December 9, 2025 | (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. | [98] [99] |
| 73 | December 11, 2025 | (Kazakhstan) | [100] | |
| 74 | December 12, 2025 | (Kosovo) | [101] | |
| 75 | December 13, 2025 | Director-General Jan Beagle (IDLO) | [102] | |
| 76 | December 15, 2025 | (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. | [103] [104] |
| 77 | December 19, 2025 | (Italy) (5) | [105] | |
| # | Date | Visitor | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | ||||
| 78 | January 10, 2026 | (UN/WFP) | [106] | |
| 79 | January 12, 2026 | (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. | [107] [108] |
| 80 | (UN/UNRWA) | [107] | ||
| 81 | January 17, 2026 | (UN/IMF) | [109] | |
| 82 | (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. | [109] [110] | |
| 83 | January 19, 2026 | (Czechia) | [111] | |
| 84 | January 23, 2026 | (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. | [112] [113] |
| Number of entities | 67 | (including UN specialized agencies and related organizations) |
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| Number | Entity |
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| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 | |
Visits per regions according to the United Nations geoscheme.
| Region | Number | Entity |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 34 | |
| Asia | 15 | |
| Americas | 11 | |
| Africa | 11 | |
| Oceania | 2 | |
| Global | 11 | |
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