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  "textContent": "\n\n\nPrincess Charlene and Prince Albert met Pope Leo XIV during a historic visit to Monaco.\n\nSharing a glimpse of the encounter on social media, the Monaco Royal Family showed a photograph and footage of the moment Charlene and Albert greeted the Pope when he arrived at the Monaco Heliport.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe group exchanged a brief handshake before posing for a quick snap for photographers.\n\nCharlene opted for an all-white costume, pairing a white midi dress with heels and a long, belted coat.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the Pope's arrival, a welcoming ceremony took place at the Prince's Palace of Monaco.\n\nPope Leo was then introduced to Princess Gabriella of Monaco and Prince Jacques of Monaco.\n\nDuring his time in Monaco, the Pope took part in an official reception, joined a series of prayers and celebrated a public Mass at the Stade Louis II.\n\nThis visit represents a historic milestone for Monaco, as it is the first time a Pope has made an apostolic journey to the Principality in the modern era.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:\n\n\n\n\n  * King Charles hit with setback as new coastal path raises safety concerns\n  * Prince William gives 'renewed glimmer of hope' following commitment to Christianity\n  * Meghan Markle's close friend welcomes baby boy with adorable post\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe last reigning pope to visit Monaco was Pope Paul III in 1538, when he visited the Principality.\n\nOver 15,000 faithful filled the stands at Stade Louis II as they gathered for Holy Mass.\n\nInside the stadium, Pope Leo greeted the crowd with loud cheers heard from those gathered.\n\nThe Pope then appeared on the balcony of the Prince's Palace, saying he was \"happy to spend this day\" in Monaco.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAlbert then addressed the crowd, calling for \"lasting peace\" amid ongoing conflict worldwide.\n\nPope Leo then travelled on the popemobile to Sainte-Devote Church, which was broadcast on large screens for crowds to follow.\n\nAt Sainte-Devote, the Pope engaged with young people and catechumens, responding to their questions before a large crowd in the square.\n\nHe spoke to those in attendance about the ongoing challenges faced across the world, explaining that it is being driven by change.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Pope is due to leave the Principality at the end of the day, departing from Monaco Heliport this evening.\n\nPope Leo XIV was elected as the 267th head of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first American-born pope and the first Augustinian to hold the position.\n\nThe election for the new Pope lasted approximately 33 hours in a quick, two-day process.\n\nThe 133 cardinal electors quickly held a conclave and chose the new pope on the fourth ballot during the second day.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**\n**\n\n**\n**\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Princess Charlene and Prince Albert meet Pope during historic visit in Monaco"
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