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Pope Léon XIV denounces inequalities in historic Monaco visit
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Pope Léon XIV made his first official visit to Monaco on Saturday, the first by a pontiff in nearly 500 years to the principality. Welcomed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène, he called for social justice and wealth redistribution from the palace balcony. He denounced the « abîmes between poor and rich » and advocated for peace and the defense of life.
The 62-metre sailing superyacht SIMENA has left the ARES Yachts shipyard in Antalya and is heading to Monaco for its first Mediterranean season. It is set to arrive at the Yacht Club de Monaco's Explorer Dock on March 22, where it will feature in events including a regatta. SIMENA, certified for environmental standards, is also nominated for the YCM Explorer Awards.
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Nine of the world's top 10 tennis players and 18 of the top 20 are expected to compete in the 119th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters from April 4 to 12, 2026. The tournament, which opens the European clay-court season, will feature defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and other stars at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. Local Monegasque player Valentin Vacherot enters the main draw directly after his breakthrough in 2025.