- Title: PROFILE: Pope Leo prepares for Monaco trip and first Easter as pontiff
- Date: 25th February 2026
- Summary: Pope Leo visited the site of the August 2020 port explosion in Beirut that left 218 people dead and thousands wounded on December 2, 2025. He placed a wreath on the plaque and lit a candle before speaking to relatives of the victims who were waiting nearby. BEIRUT, LEBANON (FILE - DECEMBER 2, 2025) (AGENCY POOL) POPE WALKING UP TO MARBLE PLAQUE WHERE NAMES OF VICTIMS ARE D
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- Story Text:Pope Leo will make a one-day visit to Monaco on Saturday (March 28), where he will meet Prince Albert II, celebrate Mass and address young people in one of the earliest foreign trips of his papacy.
The trip is expected to focus on key themes including the defense of life and human dignity, reflections on war and the neglect of vulnerable populations, alongside engagement with the local Catholic community.
Leo is then set to mark his first Easter as pontiff, with Holy Week beginning on Sunday (March 29) with Palm Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square. The celebrations will culminate in the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing on April 5.
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