Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will hold meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on October 27. This was reported by the Italian newspaper Domani, citing informed sources. According to the publication, the morning audience with the Pope at the Vatican will include negotiations with the Holy See Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The main topic will be the conflict in Ukraine and issues of human rights protection. In the afternoon, Orbán will meet Giorgia Meloni at the Chigi government palace. As the publication notes, the visit was framed as a diplomatic courtesy, but its purpose was to discuss current issues of European politics. According to media reports, Orban is seeking to win international support amid upcoming elections in Hungary in spring 2026, where his position in the polls is starting to weaken. Despite Hungary's declaration as an “island of peace,” the country continues to engage in active diplomacy. On October 22, it was reported that Viktor Orban was preparing to visit Washington.
