This morning, 23 January 2026, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in Audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke Guillaume V and the Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro 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, which took place at the Secretariat of State, the existing good bilateral relations and the relationship between the Church and the State were emphasized, and mention was made of topics of mutual interest, such as social cohesion, the education of the young and the protection of the dignity of life and the human person.

Finally, there was an exchange of opinions on issues regarding current international affairs, with special attention to the European context.

From the Vatican, 23 January 2026