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President of the Republic travels to the Vatican for meeting with Pope Leo XIV and Strasbourg

Notícias de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 16:14

The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, will travel to the Vatican next week for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The visit represents a moment of dialogue between the Portuguese authorities and the Holy See.

During the trip, the Portuguese head of State also has a scheduled trip to Strasbourg. The visit's agenda includes bilateral diplomatic meetings.

António José Seguro, who holds the position of President of the Republic, is responsible for representing Portugal internationally. The visit to the Vatican falls within this function of representation and strengthening of relations between Portugal and the Holy See.

The trip to Strasbourg complements the Vatican visit, thus covering different dimensions of Portuguese diplomatic action on the European continent.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers follow their President of the Republic's steps in international diplomatic missions, and this visit to the Vatican represents a moment of contact at the highest level with the leadership of the Catholic Church, an institution relevant to millions of Portuguese. The trip to Strasbourg also suggests contacts with European institutions, highlighting Portugal's insertion in the context of the European Union.

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