During the morning Pope Leo XIV pays an hour-long visit to the Dicastery for Culture and Education, where he is welcomed by Cardinal Prefect José Tolentino de Mendonça and greets all the staff. The Pontiff delivers a brief address of encouragement for their daily commitment and service to the Church, stressing the importance of the Catholic educational mission and the role of culture, sport and art in conveying the values of humanism to all. The visit ends with a blessing.