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The ambassador to the Vatican confirms that a visit by Pope Leo to Portugal is expected to take place.
The Bishop of Setúbal supported the Pope after Trump accused him of pandering to the “radical left”. The Pope responded that he does not fear Washington and maintains his commitment to peace.
Portuguese Cardinal Américo Aguiar has been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, a body managing the relationship between the Holy See and the laity, the Vatican announced this Friday, April 10. Cardinal Aguiar, who also leads the Diocese of Setúbal, expressed gratitude for the appointment, stating it is a sign of trust that calls him to serve the Church's pastoral path in communion with the Holy Father. Aguiar previously led the Lisbon World Youth Day Foundation in 2023 and highlighted the importance of the Dicastery's role in preparing for such global youth events.
The ceremony included prayers for war orphans and deported immigrant children, as well as a warning to world leaders that their decisions will one day be judged by God.
Kneeling beside 12 priests, he repeated the gesture of Christ on the eve of his death when he washed the feet of the 12 apostles, highlighting the idea of serving with humility.
Home News Pope Leo XIV will come to Portugal Pope Leo XIV will come to Portugal The apostolic nuncio in Lisbon stated that Leo XIV will “certainly” come to the Sanctuary of Fatima, but everything will depend on the travel schedule of the leader of the Catholic Church.
Appointed Vatican ambassador to Portugal in January, Andrés Carrascosa Coso reflected on the pontificate of Leo XIV, who is committed to continuing the legacy of Francis, even without media exposure.
In an interview with Lusa, the Holy See's representative in Portugal says that Leo XIV told him he would go to Fátima, but that it depends on the Pope's schedule. Carrascosa Coso promised an attitude of listening.
The guarantee was given by the apostolic nuncio in Lisbon.
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.
