Pope Leo XIV visits Biblioteca Apostólica Vaticana

In brief

Pope Leo XIV visited the Biblioteca Apostólica Vaticana on September 14, 2026, to inaugurate the exhibition AQVA. Catástrofe y maravilla. During the visit, the Pope viewed items in the exhibition and met with staff from the Archivo Apostólico Vaticano and the Biblioteca Apostólica Vaticana.

The Pope noted that this visit marks his first time visiting the institution since becoming Pope. He stated that the visit serves as a sign of his appreciation for the work of the archive and the library in promoting culture for the benefit of the Church and humanity. During his remarks, he acknowledged Monsignor Pagazzi, the archivist and librarian of the Holy Roman Church, as well as the prefects, vice-prefects, and directors of the institutions.