Vatican Report | Tuesday morning, 27 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV has no public engagements on today’s calendar. In Assisi the Sant’Egidio meeting closes without the Pope; Luis Marín de San Martín leaves for Ukraine; in Acireale the lying in state of Paolo Romeo begins. 🕊️ Assisi Last day of the international meeting “A Disarmed and Disarming Peace” (25-27 October), marking 40 years of the “Spirit of Assisi.” Leo XIV will not be there: the Press Office said so on 23 October; at Sunday’s Angelus he invited the faithful to join spiritually. A message is expected. 🇺🇦 Ukraine Almoner Luis Marín de San Martín is due in the country today, after the aid collection in the Vatican from 22 to 24 October. The mission runs through 30 October. ✝️ Paolo Romeo In Acireale, from 9:30 a.m., lying in state in the Cathedral Basilica; at 8:00 p.m., a prayer vigil. Funeral on Wednesday 28 at 11:00 a.m. Yesterday the Pope sent a telegram of condolence (B0841). 📌 To watch • Today’s Bulletin: any audiences and appointments • Wednesday 28 at 10 a.m.: General Audience in St Peter’s Square (vatican.va calendar) • Wednesday 28 at 11 a.m.: funeral of Paolo Romeo in Acireale • 6–17 November: Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru (confirmed yesterday, B0842)