Pope, in official visit to Italy, praises joint action for the common good
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Pope Leo XIV walks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella during an official welcoming ceremony at the Quirinal Palace in Rome Oct. 14, 2025. The event marked the pope’s first state visit since the beginning of his pontificate. (CNS photo/courtesy of the Presidency of the Italian Republic) (Presidency of the Italian Republic)

Pope, in official visit to Italy, praises joint action for the common good

VATICAN CITY CNS – Making the first state visit of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and spoke of common concerns, including war, migration, ecology and Italy's declining birthrate."In a climate of cordial respect, the Catholic Church and the Italian state collaborate for the common good – at the service of…...