Overview

• President Sergio Mattarella held a 40-minute audience with Pope Leone XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on June 6.
• The leaders focused on shared commitments to conflict resolution in Ukraine and Gaza.
• Italy’s delegation included Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, ambassador Francesco Di Nitto and Mattarella’s daughter, Laura.
• Vatican officials welcomed the president with a tricolor floral display in the San Damaso courtyard.
• The meeting is part of Pope Leone XIV’s early diplomatic outreach following his inaugural mass on May 18.