French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the Vatican on 9–10 April to meet Pope Léon XIV for the first time, days after his trip to Monaco, to discuss global issues and strengthen ties with the Holy See.
2 Apr 2026, 07:30 | Updated: 20m ago
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the Vatican on 9 and 10 April to meet Pope Léon XIV for the first time, the French presidency announced on Wednesday.
The visit comes just days after Macron’s official trip to the Principality of Monaco, highlighting a busy diplomatic schedule.
Accompanied by his wife, Brigitte Macron, the president is expected to discuss a range of international issues, including current global crises and broader challenges facing the international community.
The meeting marks an important step in strengthening France’s relationship with the Holy See and underscores Macron’s ongoing commitment to high-level diplomatic engagement in Europe.
This first encounter with Pope Léon XIV is highly anticipated, with the French presidency noting that discussions will focus on cooperation on international matters as well as the role of the Church in global humanitarian efforts.