Australian Prime Minister to Attend Pope’s Inauguration

Albanese will hold informal trade talks on the sidelines, revisiting stalled EU free trade agreement discussions.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media in Canberra, Australia on May 9, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will travel to Vatican City this week to witness the inauguration of the newly elected pope.

The official ceremony is set to take place on May 18 in St. Peter’s Square.