Mexican Official's Secret Meeting with Pope Leo XIV: An Invitation and a Blessing

Mexico's invitation to Pope Leo XIV: A firsthand account. Mexico City - In a surprising turn of events, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Mexico's Secretary of the Interior, has revealed details of a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. During a press conference, Rodríguez described presenting the Pope with an official invitation from President Claudia Sheinbaum for a visit to Mexico, along with a traditional Mexican gift. "He smiled, and said, 'Please give my greetings and blessings to the President and the people of Mexico,'" Rodríguez recounted. This brief encounter carries significant weight, given the current political climate and the historical significance of papal visits to Mexico. The gesture of the handcrafted Virgin of Guadalupe adds a cultural dimension to the diplomatic exchange. The event highlights the ongoing relationship between the Vatican and the Mexican government.