Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
This photo taken and handout on May 9, 2026 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV during a private audience with Alix Didier Fils-Aime, Prime Minister of Haiti in The Vatican. (Photo by Handout / VATICAN MEDIA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / VATICAN MEDIA" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé was received on Saturday morning by Pope Leo XIV during a meeting marked by mutual respect and diplomatic goodwill.

During the audience, the Haitian leader presented the Sovereign Pontiff with a jersey from Haiti’s national football team, a symbolic gesture representing national pride, unity, and the resilience of the Haitian people.

The meeting reflects Haiti’s desire to strengthen diplomatic and spiritual ties with the Holy See while promoting the aspirations of a nation seeking peace, stability, and progress. Haitian authorities view the encounter as an opportunity to highlight the country’s determination to overcome ongoing challenges and build a more hopeful future for its citizens.

PAP-Times