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Pope Leo XIV visit to Rimini and San Marino

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The 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples, organized by the Communion and Liberation movement, took place in Rimini, Italy, from August 21 to August 26, 2026. The event’s theme, ‘L’amor che move il sole e l’altre stelle’, was inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. A central highlight was the visit of Pope Leo XIV, marking the first papal presence at the Rimini event in 44 years. During his visit to the Republic of San Marino on August 22, the Pope marked the centenary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the microstate. Meeting with officials at the Palazzo Pubblico, he described San Marino as a potential ‘laboratory for effective democracy and good politics based on social doctrine.’ He further addressed the relationship between personal freedom and human dignity, emphasizing that liberty is a bond built on conscience rather than mere autonomy. ~~Following~~ In response to the visit, the political movement Domani – Motus Liberi expressed its intention to adopt the Pope’s vision. The movement aims to transform the Republic into a ‘laboratory of good politics’ centered on subsidiarity, solidarity, and social justice. Seeking to implement the Pope’s call for the ‘care of the human,’ the group intends to focus on making public administration more responsive, protecting life at all stages, and implementing family policies to address declining birth ~~rates. In Rimini,~~ rates by recognizing the ~~Pope addressed large crowds, issuing appeals against war and~~ social value of parenthood. Following the ~~‘idolatry~~ visit, the Regency of ~~profit.’ On August 23, he concluded his pastoral visit with~~ San Marino issued a ~~mass at the port~~ collective expression of ~~Rimini, attended by approximately 26,000 people. Following the event, Rimini Mayor Jamil Sadegholvaad described~~ gratitude to the ~~visit as an ‘emotional~~ organizations and individuals responsible for the successful pastoral visit. At Palazzo Vallonila, the Captains Regent praised the collaborative effort required to organize the historic ~~event.’~~ event within a three-month timeframe, noting the synergy between civil and ecclesiastical institutions, security forces, and local volunteers.

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