Pope Leo XIV makes a half-day papal visit to San Marino, including meeting with the Captains Regent, the local religious community, and visiting the Basilica of Saint Marinus.

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In Short: Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino, highlighting the importance of liberty and the protection of human life, while praising the country's Christian tradition and diplomatic efforts.

Saint Marinus church in Nassigny (1) — Photo: Krzysztof Golik / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Pope Leo XIV made a half-day visit to San Marino, emphasizing the importance of liberty, a core value of the 'Most Serene Republic' as expressed in its motto 'Libertas' (Liberty).

During his visit, the Pope underscored the need to defend the realm of conscience, noting the sacrifices made by many individuals in the name of freedom. He also highlighted the shared commitment of San Marino and the Holy See to diplomacy and multilateralism to foster international understanding.

Pope Leo XIV urged San Marino to focus on the 'care of the human person,' emphasizing the protection of life from conception to natural death. He noted that this care has been a hallmark of San Marino's history since its inception.

In his final remarks, the Pope thanked San Marino's leaders and citizens for their efforts in promoting the well-being of every person, attributing these efforts to the country's Christian heritage.

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Known as the “Most Serene Republic,” San Marino has remained rooted in its motto “ Libertas ” (Liberty), which the Pope said sums up its history and aspirations for the future.
Pope Leo said promoting liberty means defending the realm of conscience, recalling the many men and women who have given their lives in martyrdom.
He said San Marino and the Holy See share a desire for diplomacy and multilateralism to promote understanding among nations.
At the same time, he urged San Marino to pursue the central objective of “care of the human person,” expressed in the protection of every human life, from conception to natural death.
“This care for others has been a distinctive feature of San Marino’s history from its very beginnings,” he said.
In conclusion, Pope Leo XIV thanked San Marino’s civil leaders and citizens for their courageous and far-sighted efforts on behalf of every person, calling them a fruit of the country’s Christian tradition.

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