Overview
- Pope Leo XIV received Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on 27 October 2025, followed by talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher at the Secretariat of State.
- The Vatican described cordial discussions that underscored strong bilateral ties and appreciation for the Church’s contribution to social development in Hungary.
- Particular focus included the role of the family, the formation and future of young people, and protection of vulnerable Christian communities.
- The parties also discussed wider security concerns, with attention to the conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
- No new agreements were announced, and the bulletin also flagged the Pope’s 27 Nov–2 Dec journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, including a pilgrimage to İznik for the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.