Mark Carney heads to Rome for Pope Leo’s inaugural mass
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:21 pm
Prime Minister Mark Carney is making his way to Rome to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo (or Léon XIV), an event that signals his presence among global leaders. The trip underscores both diplomatic and ceremonial expectations ahead of deeper trade, cultural and political ties discussions.
The ceremony, which marks the official start of a pope's term, will take place on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter's Square
Il y rencontrera d’autres dirigeants internationaux pour discuter du «renforcement du commerce et des liens culturels».
The pontiff, who was elected in a conclave that ended last Thursday, will be officially installed as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics at a mass in St. Peter's Square on Sunday. A number of world leaders are expected to attend.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney se rendra à Rome vendredi pour assister à la messe inaugurale du pape Léon XIV.
The Prime Minister's Office said Carney will be in Rome from May 16 to 19, where he will meet with other global leaders to discuss 'deepening trade, commerce, and cultural ties.'
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Rome on Friday to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass.
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