In Pictures: National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on the afternoon of April 11 (local time), as part of his official visit to Italy.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 21:29

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets Pope Leo XIV. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents a letter from Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to Pope Leo XIV. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents a letter from Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to Pope Leo XIV. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, his spouse and Pope Leo XIV pose for a group photo. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, his spouse, Pope Leo XIV and delegates pose for a group photo. (Photo: VNA)

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