Pope's Monaco Visit: History & Faith

0:00On March 30th, Pope Leo XIV just made history with a quick one-day hop to Monaco, flying 430 miles by helicopter from Vatican City. It's the first papal visit there in modern times, linking the world's tiniest nations, the Vatican and Monaco. This marks only his second trip abroad since taking office after stops in Turkey in Lebanon last December. Monaco hasn't seen a Pope since 1802 when the body of Pious VI passed through on his way back to the Vatican. Catholicism runs deep there as the official religion, with about 90% of folks identifying as Catholic. The day kicked off with a warm welcome from Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the heliport, then a ceremony outside the Princess Palace. The whole gremaudi crew showed up, including Princess Caroline, Stephanie and the younger royals for a balcony speech overlooking the crowd. Leo met privately with Albert and Charlene to talk environment and humanitarian issues, signed the honor book with Princess Grace's portrait nearby,

1:02and spoke to the Catholic community at the cathedral of our Lady Immaculate Home to royal tombs and weddings. Later, he led mass at Stade Louis II. He wrapped up and helicoptered out, leaving behind a rare family gathering and a boost for Monaco's faith ties. Moments like these remind us how small places pack big spiritual punch. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.