"Pope Leo XIV decried the widening gap between the rich and poor during a visit to the tiny European principality, urging the ultra-wealthy residents to channel their prosperity toward justice."
"Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world after the Vatican City, and Leo urged it to use its 'gift of smallness' for good."
"The pope was greeted by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene at the Monaco heliport, where he remarked on their three-minute delay after a 90-minute helicopter ride from Rome."
"Inside the palace, the pope gifted Albert an artwork created by the Vatican's mosaic studio depicting St. Francis of Assisi, who was canonized for renouncing his wealth to help the poor."
Pope Leo XIV visited Monaco, calling on its wealthy residents to use their prosperity for justice. He emphasized the importance of addressing the growing gap between rich and poor. This visit marked the first papal presence in Monaco in five centuries. The pope was welcomed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, who adhered to Vatican protocol during the meeting. Leo presented the prince with a mosaic artwork of St. Francis of Assisi, symbolizing the call to aid the poor. His itinerary included a visit to the cathedral and a mass in a sports stadium.
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