The MonacoUSA Association has welcomed the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Monaco on 28th March, describing the occasion as carrying particular significance for Americans living in the Principality.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church, a fact that has resonated deeply with the American community in Monaco. “It’s particularly exciting that it is an American-born Pope who has made the decision to finally visit Monaco, which has had a close diplomatic relationship with the Vatican since 1875,” said Association Director Annette Anderson, adding that the visit takes on added meaning in 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
The association also used the occasion to recognise the role of Prince Albert II in making the visit possible. “Prince Albert’s role in welcoming Pope Leo for this historic visit underscores Monaco’s unique position as a centre for diplomacy and cultural exchange,” Anderson said.
The association highlighted the Prince’s broader record of global engagement, describing his commitment to dialogue, humanitarian initiatives and environmental stewardship as having positioned Monaco as an influential voice on the world stage.
The MonacoUSA Association, which supports and connects the American community in Monaco while promoting cultural exchange between the United States and the Principality, said Pope Leo’s message of compassion, service and moral leadership reflects values shared across nationalities among those who live and work in Monaco.
The papal visit on 28th March will be the first by a sitting pope to the Principality.
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Photo: Pope Leo XIV during an audience with the media on May 12th 2025, credit: Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar