### [2026-08-22](/feed/2026/08/22/index.md)

##### Pastoral trips made by Pope Leo XIV
# Pope Leo XIV makes a half-day papal visit to San Marino, including meeting with the Captains Regent, the local religious community, and visiting the Basilica of Saint Marinus. 




### Sources:

1. [Holy See](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2026/08/22/260822a.html)
2. [Vatican News](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-08/pope-leo-xiv-republic-san-marino-civil-leaders-human-person.html)

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