Dec 16, 2021 · The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, was received by Pope Francis in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, as his mandate draws to a close. According to the Italian Constitution, the President is the Head of State and represents national unity.

Jul 23, 2022 · Pope Francis sent birthday greetings to Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Saturday and thanked him for his dedicated service amid "not a few difficulties."

May 30, 2023 · Pope Francis greets Italian President Sergio Mattarella during a ceremony in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican May 29, 2023, to award the Paul VI Prize to the 81-year-old president.

Jan 30, 2022 · Pope Francis welcomed the re-election of Sergio Mattarella as President of the Italian Republic with a telegram in which he assures him that his service is more essential than ever to consolidate unity.

Jan 30, 2022 · President Sergio Mattarella enters the Vatican for an audience with Pope Francis on Dec. 16, 2021. | Vatican Media. Pope Francis congratulated Sergio Mattarella on his re-election as...

May 29, 2023 · Pope Francis awards Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, the Paul VI International Prize, commending him for his service and responsibility.

Jan 29, 2022 · Mattarella, on the occasion of his re-election The following is the telegram of good wishes sent by the Holy Father Francis to the President of the Italian Republic, the Hon. Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of his re-election:

He is the longest-serving president in the history of the Italian Republic. Since Giorgio Napolitano 's death in 2023, Mattarella has been the only living Italian president. [1] A Catholic leftist politician, Mattarella was a leading member of the Christian Democracy party from the early 1980s until its dissolution.

Dec 16, 2021 · Less than two months before his seven-year term draws to a close, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, 80, met with Pope Francis in the Apostolic Palace on December 16. The widowed Mattarella...

Feb 2, 2015 · Saturday's election of Sergio Mattarella as Italy's president is an affirmation of the social commitment of Catholics in public policy, according Fr. Bartolomeo Sorge, S.J., who has long been...