Pope Leo XIV Received in Audience Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Today, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in Audience the members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, His Excellency Mr. Željko Komšić, Chairman of the Presidency, His Excellency Mr. Denis Bećirović, and Her Excellency Ms. Željka Cvijanović. They subsequently met with His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the cordial discussions held at the Secretariat of State, the parties expressed their satisfaction with the good bilateral relations. Particular attention was given to the need for inclusive and constructive dialogue in order to ensure the stability of the country and the juridical and social equality of all its constituent peoples.

Lastly, there was an exchange of views on several regional and international matters, including peace and security in the Western Balkans and the repercussions of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

From the Vatican, 9 March 2026

Source - https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2026/03/09/0187/00353.html