Orbán’s visit to the Vatican leaves positive impression in Italian media

The Italian press paid special attention to Viktor Orbán’s visit to the Vatican. Pope Francis hosted the Hungarian Prime Minister with a private conversation which received a great deal of press coverage.

Fotó: MTI/Vatikáni Média Forrás: MTI/Vatikáni Média

They discussed the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, support for families and religion, the fight against illegal migration, as well as the protection of Italian and Hungarian interests.

Salvini stated that he is proud of the Italian-Hungarian understanding and friendship.

Following the meeting, Italian journalists asked Lega Nord’s leader a provocative question: how timely was his meeting with the Hungarian PM? Salvini succinctly answered:

Let’s be serious – he was just received by the Roman Pontiff.

The daily, La Repubblica, highlighted that Salvini and Orbán’s personal meeting further deepens relations between the parties.

Photo: Pope Francis and Viktor Orbán (Photo CRedit: MTI/Vatican Media)