Plenković on the meeting with Holy Father: Pope Leo is in excellent shape, sharp and involved in all key global topics
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković met today in the Vatican with the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. They confirmed the excellent relations between Croatia and the Holy See and the continuation of the regular dialogue between the Government and the Croatian Bishops' Conference on all important issues for the Catholic Church and Croatian society. They also discussed global challenges that require a firm commitment to peace, democratic values, solidarity and respect for international law. They stressed the importance of ending the war in Ukraine as soon as possible and achieving a lasting and just peace, and advocated for the stabilization of the situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to provide support to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which Croats are one of the three constituent peoples.
05.12.2025.
Plenković and Parolin advocated for just peace in Ukraine and European perspective of the countries of Southeast EuropePrime Minister Andrej Plenković arrived today for a two-day official visit to the Holy See, which began with a meeting with the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. They discussed bilateral relations, ending the war in Ukraine and establishing a just and lasting peace, and the European perspective of the countries of Southeast Europe, with an emphasis on Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the meeting with Cardinal Parolin, the Prime Minister held a lecture at the Pontifical Gregorian University in which he analysed the turbulent present and expressed his thoughts on the collective responsibility for shaping a peaceful, secure and prosperous future. He also visited the Franciscan Pontifical University Antonianum where, along with Fr. Miljenko Šteka, the guardian, he met with Croatian Franciscan students from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. 04.12.2025.
Plenković at The Economist summit on the Government's priorities, EU enlargement, defense and global securityPrime Minister Andrej Plenković participated today in the Second Annual Croatia Summit organized by The Economist, entitled "Unity, Stability and Innovation in a Transformative Europe", which brought together leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore how unity, stability, and innovation can guide Europe through this transformative era. In a conversation with Joan Hoey on the topic "How Croatia can contribute to stability and prosperity in the region", the Prime Minister addressed the Government's priorities in economic and social policy, regional cooperation, and defense and security. 03.12.2025.
