On 20th May, 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, met with His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General, and subsequently with His Excellency Philémon Yunji Yang, President of the 79th Session of the General Assembly. 

During the cordial conversations, Cardinal Parolin expressed gratitude for the condolences of the “family” of the United Nations on the death of Pope Francis. He also expressed appreciation for the congratulations and messages of hope which have welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV. He further reiterated the Holy See's support for the United Nations as a forum for dialogue and for the pursuit of common solutions to global challenges.