Pope Leo XIV receives in audience in the Apostolic Palace Janez Janša, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia. The Prime Minister subsequently meets in the Secretariat of State with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. In the cordial talks, appreciation is expressed for the good existing bilateral relations and the intention to further develop cooperation in areas of mutual interest, also noting the contribution of the Catholic Church to Slovenian society. International topics are also addressed, including the political situation in the Western Balkans and the Region's prospects in the European integration process.