The Pope receives the Slovenian president, discussion on the Ukrainian crisis
The enlargement of the EU to the Western Balkans and Church–State relations in the country were among the topics addressed during the audience at the Vatican with the Head of State Borut Pahor.
Vatican News
A look at the closest borders of the Old Continent and those further away, in particular Ukraine, the scene of strong tensions between East and West for many weeks now. This was the context of the “cordial talks” between the Pope and senior officials of the Secretariat of State with the President of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, held on the 30th anniversary of the Holy See’s recognition of the country and the establishment of diplomatic relations.