Bishop of Rimini writes letter on pastoral visit

The Bishop of Rimini issued a letter to the diocese regarding the 2026/2027 pastoral visit. In the letter, the bishop noted that the upcoming visit follows a previous encounter with Pope Leo XIV.

The bishop referenced the Pope's invitation for all baptized persons to practice honesty, benevolence, and solidarity. He stated that authority at every level of the Church, including the Pope, bishops, priests, and deacons, must be lived as service.

The letter connects the current pastoral visit to the renewal process of the universal Church. The bishop cited the teachings of Pope Francis in the encyclical *Evangelii Gaudium* and Pope Leo XIV in the encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas*. He noted these works, alongside the Second Vatican Council, align with the goals of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops regarding communion, participation, and mission.