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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco

Pope Leo XIV greets youth during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets youth during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

The Holy Father met with the countryสผs 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 countryสผs 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 Godสผs love and generosity.

Pope Leo XIV flies into Monaco aboard the papal helicopter, Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV meets Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV shakes the hand of Princess Gabriella, Countess of Carladรจs, in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets crowds in Monte Carlo in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets crowds in Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV prays at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets a baby on the streets of Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV views dancers during public festivities in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV processes during Mass at Louis II Stadium in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV elevates the chalice during Mass at Louis II Stadium in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope 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)

Here are theย most important moments of the Popeโ€™s Apostolic Journey in Monaco.

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