Traditional exchange of New Year greetings
09. Jan 2026.
On January 9th, Pope Leo XIV organized a traditional exchange of New Year greetings for ambassadors accredited to the Holy See.
On that occasion, the Pope gave a speech on the current international situation, after which a short meeting and greeting was held with all the ambassadors individually. On behalf of the diplomatic corps, as is customary, the appropriate New Year's address was given by Mr. Poulidis, doyen and ambassador of Cyprus to the Holy See.