The Holy Father Leo XIV, accepting the invitation of the then Captains Regent, His Excellency Matteo Rossi and His Excellency Lorenzo Bugli, will pay a pastoral visit to the Republic of San Marino on the morning of Saturday August, 22, 2026.
This visit is of particular institutional and religious importance for San Marino, marking the return of a Pope to the Republic The last papal visit to San Marino took place in 2011, when Pope Benedict XVI visited the Republic. The visit reflects the close ties between the Holy See and the small European state.
The announcement was made by the Prefecture of the Papal Household on May 28, 2026, and confirmed by the Holy See Press Office Sala Stampa della Santa Sede. The visit follows Pope Leo XIV’s broader pastoral itinerary in Italy, which includes multiple day visits to various regions Vatican News.
Itinerary:
Morning (August 22, 2026): The Pope will visit the Republic of San Marino, engaging in pastoral activities with local clergy, religious, and the faithful Vatican+1.
Afternoon: The visit will continue to the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in the city of Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, as part of the 47th edition of the event Vatican News.
For the most detailed program of events in San Marino and Rimini, the Vatican and San Marino authorities are expected to release further announcements in the coming weeks