Vatican city: Pope Leo XIV and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held discussions on the ongoing war in Ukraine and Warsaw's role in the European Union during their meeting at the Vatican. According to both Vatican and Polish authorities, the meeting covered a range of topics, including the broader global issues.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Vatican described the talks as 'cordial,' emphasizing 'good relations' between the two parties. The discussions also covered Poland's social and economic situation, along with Church-state relations, particularly in areas of education and ethical issues.
The Polish government highlighted that the meeting concentrated on peace, reconciliation, and global unity. Tusk stated that the pope reaffirmed the importance of "peace, reconciliation, and uniting people of goodwill around the world." He further noted that the pope emphasized that "truth is stronger than lies," advocating for dialogue and solidarity over confrontation.
Tusk confirmed that Pope Leo XIV accepted an invitation to visit Poland.