Apostolic Journey to Monaco
28 Mar 20261days
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A three-square-kilometre principality on the Mediterranean coast, Monaco welcomed Pope Leo XIV on 28 March 2026 in the first papal visit in nearly 500 years. The Pope met Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at the palace, prayed with the community at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, met young people at the Church of Saint Devota, and celebrated Mass at Stade Louis II before 15,000 faithful.
Schedule
Saturday09:00
Arrival in Monaco
Pope Leo XIV arrived by helicopter from the Vatican, beginning his one-day visit to the Principality of Monaco.
Monaco Heliport
09:25
Welcome Ceremony
An official welcome ceremony was held at the Prince's Palace in the presence of the Monegasque authorities.
Prince's Palace
09:40
Courtesy Visit to Prince Albert II
Pope Leo XIV paid a private courtesy visit to H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Prince's Palace.
Prince's Palace
11:00
Encounter with the Catholic Community
The Pope met with the faithful of the Diocese of Monaco at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
11:45
Encounter with Young People and Catechumens
Pope Leo XIV met with young people and those preparing for the sacraments near the Church of Saint Devota, patron saint of Monaco.
Near the Church of Saint Devota
15:30
Holy Mass
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass at the Louis II Stadium before a crowd of faithful from Monaco and the surrounding region.
Louis II Stadium
17:45
Departure from Monaco
Pope Leo XIV departed by helicopter from the Monaco Heliport, concluding his apostolic visit to the Principality.
Monaco Heliport
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The journey so far
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