Pope Leo will make a historic visit to Monaco. The last visit of a pope to the principality was almost 500 years ago.

The spokesperson for the Vatican, Matteo Bruni, announced that Pope Leon will make a historic visit to Monaco, the first by a pope in 488 years. This visit offers Leon the opportunity to discuss important themes for all of Europe, including "the defense of life," in the context of an increasingly secularized society. Monaco, where Catholicism is the official religion, has recently been in the spotlight after Prince Albert refused to legalize abortion, thus highlighting the influence of Catholic doctrine in the principality.

The visit will include meetings with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, a Liturgy at the stadium, and a meeting with the local Catholic community. Pope Leon will spend just under nine hours in Monaco, a principality renowned for its extravagant lifestyle and royal family. This symbolic visit marks a gathering of the leaders of the world's smallest states to discuss major global issues.