Carney journeys to Rome for historic papal inaugural mass
Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:21 am
Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official trip to the Vatican, joining world leaders at Pope Leo’s inaugural mass. Balancing solemn duty with a touch of personal devotion, Carney’s visit underscores the rare blend of political necessity and heartfelt religious fervor on the global stage.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney se rend vendredi à Rome pour assister à la messe inaugurale du pape Léon XIV, qui aura lieu dimanche.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Rome today to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. Carney is a devout Catholic and this will be his first official trip to the Vatican as prime minister. He was unable to attend Pope Francis’s funeral three weeks ago because it fell…
World leaders and dignitaries will attend the inaugural mass in the Vatican on Sunday
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