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Pope Leo XIV, first U.S.-born pope, to tour Italy in 2026, visiting sites affected by pollution and migration.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, has announced a six-month tour of Italy beginning in May 2026, visiting Naples, Pompeii, Acerra—affected by toxic waste dumping—and Lampedusa, where he will mark July 4 amid Europe’s migration crisis.
He will also travel to Pavia, Assisi for the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’s death, and Rimini for a major religious gathering.
The Vatican released the itinerary in advance, a rare move, signaling a shift from his limited travel during the 2025 Holy Year.
Additional international trips, including a potential African tour and visits to South America, are under consideration, but no U.S. visit is planned this year.
El Papa León XIV, el primer papa nacido en los Estados Unidos, recorrerá Italia en 2026, visitando sitios afectados por la contaminación y la migración.