PRIME MINISTER ROOSEVELT SKERRIT TO MEET WITH HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV DURING VISIT TO ITALY

Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, will meet with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, during a visit to Italy from September 9-12, 2025.

The Prime Minister is accompanied by his wife, Hon. Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, the

Minister for Housing and Urban Development and Parliamentary Representative for the

Roseau Central Constituency.

The Dominican Leader is expected to engage in discussions on strengthening relations

between the Holy See and the Commonwealth of Dominica as well as global humanitarian issues, climate resilience and social development.

He will also hold talks with the Vatican’s Secretary of State, reinforcing Dominica’s

commitment to deepening diplomatic and bilateral cooperation at the highest levels.

The visit to Italy includes meetings with business leaders to explore opportunities for

economic partnership, sustainable development cooperation and cultural exchange.

During the Prime Minister’s absence, the Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre, Minister for Finance,

Economic Development, Climate Resilience and Social Security, is serving as Acting

Prime Minister.