This morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the President of Hungary, His Excellency Mr. Tamás Sulyok, who subsequently went on to meet His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, accompanied by the Reverend Monsignor Mihǎițǎ Blaj, Undersecretary for Relations with States.

During the talks held at the Secretariat of State, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, appreciation was expressed for the sound bilateral relations and the contribution of the Catholic Church to the life in the country in various social contexts, Mention was made of topics of mutual interest, with special reference to the role of the family and the protection of the most vulnerable Christian communities in the world.

The conversation continued with an exchange of opinions on current international affairs, especially regarding situations of conflict, expressing the hope for increasing efforts to promote peace.

From the Vatican, 21 February 2026