ROME: Pope Leo XIV thanked Italy on Tuesday for its efforts to combat human trafficking but urged the country to remain open to welcoming and integrating migrants as he took part in a pomp-filled meeting with the Italian president. Leo completed the rite of passage for every new pope by traveling across Rome to the Qurinale Palace for a meeting with President Sergio Mattarella.

ROME: Pope Leo XIV thanked Italy on Tuesday for its efforts to combat human trafficking but urged the country to remain open to welcoming and integrating migrants as he took part…

ROME: Pope Leo XVI did not go far afield for his first official trip abroad Tuesday --- making his way in a motorcade from Vatican City through Rome to visit Italy’s president.…