Marcelo returns to the Vatican on his penultimate foreign trip as President
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa began his terms with a visit to the Vatican and, as he bids farewell to the Presidency, returns to the Holy See to meet Pope Leo XIV.
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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa began his terms with a visit to the Vatican and, as he bids farewell to the Presidency, returns to the Holy See to meet Pope Leo XIV.
This is the sixth time Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has travelled to the Vatican as head of state, bringing his foreign schedule to a close in the same way it began in 2016: with visits to the Pope and, afterwards, to King Felipe VI.

The Archdiocese of Lisbon says it will abide by decisions issued by the Vatican regarding contentious matters affecting the Catholic Church.

Earlier today, the Venezuelan opposition leader visited the Vatican, where she was received by Pope Leo XIV. Separately, Cotrim de Figueiredo categorically denies the harassment allegation made by a former adviser to IL.

Américo Aguiar played an active role in the conclave that resulted in the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinals and diplomats from around the world gathered in Rome to attend the Jubilee's closing ceremony. The leader of the Catholic Church criticised a “distorted economy” and issued an appeal for 2026.
