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List of foreign visits to Pope Leo XIV

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This is the list of visits by state representatives 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.

2025

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Date Visitor Notes Source
May 2025
May 18, 2025 Peru President Dina Boluarte (Peru) Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV [1]
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine)
May 19, 2025 Colombia 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]
United States Vice-President JD Vance (USA) 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]
Australia 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]
Georgia (country) President Mikheil Kavelashvili (Georgia) Attending Papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV [2]
May 23, 2025 Bulgaria Prime Minister Rosen Dimitrov Zhelyazkov (Bulgaria) [6]
May 26, 2025 North Macedonia President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova (North Macedonia) [7]
Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia)
Countries whose representatives visited Pope Leo XIV

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References

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  1. ^ "Audiences". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  2. ^ a b c d "Audiences". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  3. ^ "Holy See Press Office Communiqué: Audience with the President of the Republic of Colombia". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  4. ^ "Holy See Press Office Communiqué: Audience with the Vice President of the United States of America". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  5. ^ "Holy See Press Office Communiqué: Audience with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  6. ^ "Audiences". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
  7. ^ "Audiences". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
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