The Holy Father Leo XIV received in Audience today, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Captains Regent of the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, Their Excellencies Messrs. Matteo Rossi and Lorenzo Bugli, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the cordial talks, held at the Secretariat of State, the excellent existing bilateral relations were evoked, as well as the contribution of the Church to San Marino society.

The conversation then turned to the ongoing international crises, with particular reference to the conflict in Ukraine, collaboration in the sphere of multilateral diplomacy, and the importance of interreligious dialogue in promoting peace.

From the Vatican, 12 January 2026