The beautiful moment the Greek Ambassador to the Vatican presents her credentials to Pope Leo XIV. On November 15, 2025, Greece’s Ambassador to the Holy See, Despina Poulou, was received at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City by Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony marked the official beginning of her mandate as Greece’s representative to the Vatican. Diplomatic sources noted that her tenure will focus on deepening cultural ties, interfaith dialogue, and collaboration on global humanitarian initiatives.

As the Church marks the Jubilee of the Holy See, Pope Leo XIV spent Monday morning with employees and officials of the Roman Curia. The Pope carried a Jubilee cross and led a procession of Holy See officials through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica. After the procession, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and reflected in his homily on the task of working for the Apostolic See. "The best way to serve the Holy See is to strive to be holy, each of us according to his or her state of life and the ta