Pope Leo XIV Receives Multiple Political Leaders at Vatican

Pope Leo XIV has recently engaged in diplomatic meetings with several political leaders, emphasizing the Catholic Church's commitment to fostering peace, unity, and addressing socio-economic challenges. He received the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, discussing the country's political situation and collaboration with the local Church on environment, healthcare, and education, particularly youth formation. The Pope also granted a private audience to Prestone Tynsong, Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, encouraging continued efforts for peace and development in the state. Meanwhile, Catholic leaders are actively engaging with government officials elsewhere, such as in Sri Lanka where President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Catholic bishops to discuss issues important to the Catholic community and society at large. Additionally, over 1,400 Catholic education leaders gathered at the Cairns Convention Centre for a major conference focused on faith, excellence, and access in Catholic education. These events collectively highlight ongoing collaboration between the Catholic Church and political authorities worldwide, promoting dialogue on social, educational, and humanitarian issues.