The Holy Father met with the country's royalty, addressed Catholic youth, and celebrated Mass at Louis II Stadium.
Pope Leo XIV concluded his one-day trip to Monaco on March 28, wrapping up a whirlwind visit that included meeting with the country's royalty and holding Mass in Louis II Stadium.
The Holy Father became the first pope to visit the European micro-state in nearly 500 years. He appealed to the wealthy nation to spread the Gospel and become vessels of God's love and generosity.
Pope Leo XIV flies into Monaco aboard the papal helicopter, Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV meets Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV shakes the hand of Princess Gabriella, Countess of Carladès, in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV greets crowds in Monte Carlo in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV prays at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV greets crowds in Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV greets a baby on the streets of Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV views dancers during public festivities in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV processes during Mass at Louis II Stadium in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV elevates the chalice during Mass at Louis II Stadium in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV waves from aboard his helicopter upon departure from Monaco Heliport in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)
