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flag Pope Leo XIV, first U.S.-born pope, to tour Italy in 2026, visiting sites affected by pollution and migration.

flag 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. flag He will also travel to Pavia, Assisi for the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’s death, and Rimini for a major religious gathering. flag The Vatican released the itinerary in advance, a rare move, signaling a shift from his limited travel during the 2025 Holy Year. flag 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.

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