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.

On Tuesday afternoon, Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of St Paul outside the Walls, the Roman church traditionally thought to hold the saint’s remains. After a moment of prayer in front of St Paul’s tomb, the Pope presided over a brief prayer service. In his homily, Pope Leo reflected on a reading from St Paul’s Letter to the Romans, which, he said, contains three major themes – grace, faith, and justification – which can help illuminate the Petrine Ministry to which he has been called. Pope L

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