Viktor Orbán meets the pope

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During this audience, Orbán highlighted the pressing need for peace, stating, “Since the beginning of the war, there have been two believers in peace: the Vatican and Hungary. The opportunity for peace is now within reach.” He emphasized the importance of leveraging the Pope’s prayers and the Vatican’s invaluable diplomatic experience as the world approaches the Christmas season.

Urgency for Ceasefire

Orbán expressed concerns about various European leaders advocating for the continuation and escalation of the conflict, calling it a dangerous situation. He stressed the need for immediate ceasefire and collaboration among world leaders to prevent irreversible decisions as the war could spread further.

Discussions Following the Audience

Following the papal meeting, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, and Miroslaw Wachowski, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, convened with Orbán. They discussed Hungary’s commitment to promoting social welfare and the strong bilateral relations between Hungary and the Vatican. The talks focused on the humanitarian impacts of the Ukraine war and Hungary’s EU presidency, along with the central role of family and the protection of younger generations.

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