Micheál Martin arrives at Vatican for meeting with Pope Leo

The Taoiseach is holding meetings in the Vatican and Italy ahead of Ireland’s upcoming EU Council presidency
Fri, 22 May, 2026 - 10:12
Elaine Loughlin and Grainne Ni Aodha

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has arrived at the Vatican City for a meeting with Pope Leo.

Mr Martin was accompanied by his wife, Mary, and was greeted by Petar Rajič, prefect of the papal household, at the Apostolic Palace.

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