The beautiful moment the Greek Ambassador to the Vatican presents her credentials to Pope Leo XIV. On November 15, 2025, Greece’s Ambassador to the Holy See, Despina Poulou, was received at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City by Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony marked the official beginning of her mandate as Greece’s representative to the Vatican. Diplomatic sources noted that her tenure will focus on deepening cultural ties, interfaith dialogue, and collaboration on global humanitarian initiatives.

Pope Leo greets the English-speaking pilgrims at today's General Audience. | Vatican News

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Pope Leo XIV offers a summary in English of his catechesis at the Wednesday General Audience, reflecting on Jesus' parable of the sower and the seed. | Vatican News

Pope Leo closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year on Tuesday (January 6), sealing shut a special "Holy Door" in St. Peter's Basilica. The year was opened by the late Pope Francis in December 2024. Holy years, or jubilees, typically occur every 25 years and are considered a time of peace, forgiveness and pardon. Pilgrims to Rome can enter special "Holy Doors" at four Rome basilicas, and can see the pope at special audiences throughout the year. At 9:41 am (0841 GMT) on Tuesday, Leo, dressed in gold