Prince Albert II sends support to Pope ahead of surgery
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Prince Albert II wrote to Pope Leo XIV on 12 October offering prayers from the Princely Family before the pontiff's operation, with the letter made public on 14 October.
Prince Albert II sent a message to Pope Leo XIV on Monday 12 October, expressing the solidarity and prayers of the Princely Family and the people of Monaco ahead of the pontiff's surgery. The Palace released the letter publicly on Wednesday 14 October, once the operation had been confirmed a success.
The gesture reflects the close ties between the Principality and the Holy See, a relationship the Grimaldi family has maintained across generations through regular diplomatic and personal exchanges. Monaco, though a sovereign state, has long positioned itself as a close ally of the Vatican, with the reigning Prince attending major Catholic observances and maintaining direct correspondence with successive Popes.
No further details on the nature of the surgery were included in the published message. The Palace has not indicated whether Prince Albert plans any further communication or visit linked to the Pope's recovery.