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Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to Meet Pope Leo XIV

October 25, 2025
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Brussels (Brussels Morning newspaper) – Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on October 27, 2025, discussing humanitarian issues; Pope Leo XIV recently met King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This was announced on Friday, Oct 24, 2025.

As GVA News reported, Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will meet Pope Leo XIV for a private audience at the Vatican on Monday afternoon, Oct 27, 2025. The Royal Palace announced the meeting on Friday, Oct 24, 2025. During the visit, they are expected to discuss humanitarian issues, social concerns, and the role of faith in society.

What will King Philippe and Queen Mathilde discuss with Pope Leo XIV?

Earlier this week, Pope Leo XIV welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla of England. Officials mentioned that the meeting was historic because Charles became the first British monarch to publicly pray with a Pope since the 16th-century split from the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV was elected in early May 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. He has focused on strengthening ties with world leaders and addressing global issues. 

Belgium has had close ties with the Vatican since it became independent in 1830. Belgian kings and queens have often met the Pope for private audiences. King Baudouin, who ruled from 1951 to 1993, met with Popes Paul VI, John Paul I, and John Paul II to discuss social and humanitarian issues. 

King Albert II, who reigned from 1993 to 2013, also met with Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. King Philippe became monarch in 2013 and attended Pope Francis’s inauguration in March 2013.

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20 responses to “Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to Meet Pope Leo XIV”

  1. Mustard Centaur Avatar
    Mustard Centaur

    Meeting the Pope, eh? Must be nice to swap notes on who’s got the more extravagant headwear! 🎩✌️

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  2. Mr. Lucky Avatar
    Mr. Lucky

    So, the Belgians are off to have a chinwag with the Pope, eh? Just what we needed—another royal chat about humanitarian issues while the rest of us are stuck in traffic. 🍻

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  3. lady in red Avatar
    lady in red

    Meeting the Pope, eh? Must be nice to schmooze while the rest of us are sweating over taxes and the price of a decent beer! 🍻🙄

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  4. Roma Kabuki Avatar
    Roma Kabuki

    Meeting the Pope, eh? I guess discussing humanitarian issues is just a fancy way of avoiding the real questions—like who’s bringing the chocolates? 🍫🤷‍♂️

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  5. Ginger Chaos Avatar
    Ginger Chaos

    Guess it’s time for a royal chat about “humanitarian issues” with the Pope while the rest of us are just trying to find a decent croissant in this country. Typical royal business—making it look like they’re saving the world one audience at a time! 🇧🇪👑

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  6. Skylark Avatar
    Skylark

    A royal chat with the Pope? Must be nice to discuss the world’s troubles when you’re sipping on fine Belgian beer, eh? 🍻 Let’s hope they don’t get lost in all that holy chatter! 😏

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  7. Jack Cassidy Avatar
    Jack Cassidy

    Meeting the Pope, how quaint! Just another royal tea party where pressing humanitarian issues will be discussed over scones and a side of divine intervention. 🙄👑✌️

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  8. Sokol Avatar
    Sokol

    Meeting the Pope, eh? Nothing like a royal chat about humanitarian issues while the world waits for a decent cup of coffee. ☕👑

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  9. Mr. Gadget Avatar
    Mr. Gadget

    So, our royal duo is off to chat with the Pope, eh? Guess they’ll be discussing how to sprinkle a bit more holy water on that humanitarian soup—because why not mix a bit of divine intervention with diplomacy? 😂

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  10. IceDog Avatar
    IceDog

    Meeting the Pope, eh? Sounds like a real game-changer for humanitarian issues—just what we need, a royal chat about compassion while the rest of us are stuck at the office! 🥴👑

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  11. Wonder Lady Avatar
    Wonder Lady

    Oh great, yet another royal meet-up that’s sure to solve all of humanity’s woes – I mean, who needs action when you have tea and a chat with the Pope, right? 🙄👑

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  12. Admiral Tot Avatar
    Admiral Tot

    Meeting the Pope? Brilliant! Just what Belgium needs—another royal chat about *humanitarian issues* while the rest of us tackle the daily grind. 🙄👑

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  13. badger the burglar Avatar
    badger the burglar

    Meeting the Pope, eh? Just another day in the life of Belgian royalty—next, they’ll be discussing the best way to brew a proper cup of coffee while solving world hunger. ☕️😏

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  14. Athens Fire Avatar
    Athens Fire

    Seems like a royal chat with the Pope is on the agenda—nothing says “urgent humanitarian issues” quite like a tête-à-tête over tea and crumpets! 🍵👑

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  15. undergrad Avatar
    undergrad

    Oh, look at that—Belgium’s royal duo getting cozy with the Pope! Must be nice to swap humanitarian tips while the rest of us are just trying to find a decent croissant in this city. 🥐😅

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  16. Hex Panther Avatar
    Hex Panther

    Meeting the Pope, eh? Must be quite the chat; I can only imagine the riveting discussion on humanitarian issues—like a Royal tea party but with less cake and more divine intervention! 😏🍵

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  17. trixiephany Avatar
    trixiephany

    Just what we needed, another royal rendezvous with a Pope—because discussing “humanitarian issues” is obviously way more pressing than, say, fixing the traffic in Brussels. 🙄👑

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  18. swedish pixie Avatar
    swedish pixie

    Talk about a royal rendezvous! Can’t wait to hear how they plan to solve the world’s problems over a nice cup of Belgian chocolate – must be easier than sorting out the traffic in Brussels, right? 😂

    Reply
  19. geneva cuffs Avatar
    geneva cuffs

    Looks like Belgium’s royal couple are off to have a chinwag with the Pope—bet they’re bringing a box of chocolates as a diplomatic peace offering! 🍫🤷‍♂️

    Reply
  20. Show Off Avatar
    Show Off

    Meeting the Pope, eh? I suppose they’ll discuss the pressing issue of how to turn water into wine on a budget. 🍷💸

    Reply

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