Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is set to lead a high-ranking government delegation on an official working visit to Rome and the Holy See from May 8 to 11, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office has officially announced. This four-day mission marks a key step in Haiti’s ongoing push to deepen diplomatic ties with the Vatican and expand collaboration with its global network of international partners. It also underscores the Haitian government’s public commitment to strengthening joint work across humanitarian action, social progress, and long-term sustainable development initiatives for the country. The Vatican has formally confirmed that it will host the Haitian prime minister on May 9, 2026, as part of the scheduled itinerary. A core component of the visit’s Vatican program is an invitation extended by Cardinal Pietro Parolin for Fils-Aimé to take part in a special “spiritual mobilization” gathering and a Mass dedicated to peace in Haiti, both set to be held at St. Peter’s Basilica. While strengthening bilateral diplomatic relations is a central goal of the trip, the official government statement does not explicitly confirm whether Fils-Aimé will hold a private audience with Pope Francis. It does, however, confirm that the prime minister will hold discussions with the highest levels of the Vatican’s governing hierarchy. Beyond his engagements in the Vatican, Fils-Aimé will also hold a series of high-level diplomatic meetings with leadership representatives of major international organizations based in Rome during his stay in the Italian capital. These closed-door and public discussions are expected to center on Haiti’s most pressing national priorities, the Haitian government’s ongoing work to restore political and social stability across the country, and new opportunities for international solidarity and partnership that deliver tangible benefits to the Haitian people. In its official announcement, the Haitian government emphasized that the mission reaffirms its commitment to pursuing an proactive, dialogue-centered diplomatic agenda that prioritizes cooperation and delivers concrete solutions to the complex challenges currently facing the Caribbean nation.