In his first visit to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Pope Leo XIV called for care of migrants and creation, condemning low European birth rates, and making an appeal for the strengthening of multilateralism.
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ROME – In his first visit to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a vision largely shared by his predecessor, calling for care of migrants and creation, condemning low European birth rates, and making an appeal for the strengthening of multilateralism.
During his Oct. 14 visit to the Quirinal Palace, the official residence of the president of the Italian Republic, Pope Leo also made an appeal for peace and justice, and for the respect of human dignity amid various social challenges.
