Pope Leo XIV Meets with the Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg



Vatican Welcomes Luxembourg’s Royal Couple

On Friday, Pope Leo XIV held an audience at the Vatican for Grand Duke Guillaume V and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. The meeting underscored the enduring diplomatic ties between the Holy See and the Grand Duchy.

Key Diplomatic Engagements

Following their meeting with the Pope, the Grand Duke met with senior Vatican officials:

  • Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State.

  • Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

Highlights of the Discussion

The Holy See Press Office described the talks as "cordial," focusing on several pillars of mutual concern:

  • Social & Domestic Issues: Discussions touched on social cohesion, youth education, and protecting the dignity of the human person at every stage of life.

  • Global Affairs: The leaders exchanged views on international challenges, focusing specifically on the current political and social landscape within the European Union.

Note: The meeting concluded with a traditional exchange of gifts and greetings, symbolizing the continued "good relations" between the two states.

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