Pope Leo XIV Speaks with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney by Phone Following the PM's Meeting with the Country's Bishops


Pope Leo XIV and the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, held a telephone conversation, according to Vatican News, on the themes of the Pope’s recently published encyclical, as well as on efforts for peace among peoples, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine, and on topics of common interest. This call followed a May 1st meeting of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leadership of Catholic Church in Canada. PM Carney met with the Canadian Bishops' Conference President, Bishop Pierre Goudreault, and the CCCB Vice President, Archbishop Donald Bolen. (See more at bottom)

A phone call took place between Pope Leo XIV and Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, on Friday, May 29th, 2026, in the afternoon, “on the occasion of the publication of the Encyclical Magnifica humanitas.”

According to a statement by the Holy See Press Office, “the importance of developing artificial intelligence from an ethical perspective and with a human-centred approach was discussed.”

“The conversation also touched upon questions of mutual interest at the regional and international levels, with particular reference to efforts in promoting peace, especially in the Middle East and in Ukraine,” it read.
Meeting after Mass for inauguration of pontificate

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 18, 2025, following the Mass marking the beginning of his pontificate.

Carney, a practising Catholic, had travelled to Rome with his family. Appointed Prime Minister in March 2025, the 61-year-old economist, banker, executive, and politician is the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He is married to Diane, and they have four children.

CCCB President and Vice President Meet with the Prime Minister of CanadaWednesday, May 06 2026

From left to right: The Most Rev. Pierre Goudreault, Bishop of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière and CCCB President, the Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, the Most Rev. Donald Bolen, Archbishop of Regina and CCCB Vice President, the Rev. Jean Vézina, CCCB General Secretary, and Mrs. Tracy Blain, CCCB Advisor for Indigenous and Government Relations.

Ottawa – On Friday, 1 May 2026, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) President, Bishop Pierre Goudreault, and the CCCB Vice President, Archbishop Donald Bolen, met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in his office on Parliament Hill. They were accompanied by the CCCB General Secretary, Rev. Jean Vézina, and the CCCB Advisor for Indigenous and Government Relations, Mrs. Tracy Blain.

The CCCB has a responsibility to contribute to public life in Canada in a spirit of dialogue by communicating the concerns of the Bishops and the Catholic faithful, informed by the Gospel and the Church’s social teaching. In a pluralistic and secular society, the Church’s mission encourages engagement with elected officials, fostering mutual understanding and trust to identify shared values and objectives for the common good. At a time of important changes in Canada and amid current global uncertainty, the meeting offered an opportunity to raise awareness of the social impact of public policy. Topics included Canada’s reduction of international humanitarian aid, world peace, and the need to remain attentive to those who are most vulnerable: the poor, the marginalized, and those who are terminally ill and at the end of life.

The CCCB remains committed to contributing to public discussions on legislation and policy in a manner rooted in the Gospel, attentive to the common good, and respectful of the constitutional rights of all Canadians, including those whose lives are guided by religious convictions. The CCCB Presidency is grateful to the Prime Minister for his time and looks forward to future opportunities for constructive engagement with him and other parliamentarians.

Sources: Vatican News -  CCCB and PM Mark Carney on X

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