Viktor Orban Pope Francis's Preferential Partner

Pope Francis will receive Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a private audience, Italian press agencies have reported widely after the Holy See's press office released the information. The pontiff is scheduled to meet Hungary's prime minister on December 4. The audience will take place at 8 am in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican. The interest shown by the Italian media indicates the high importance attached to the visit of the Hungarian prime minister to the Holy See. This is not the first time that Pope Francis personally meets with Viktor Orban, but the current geopolitical situation suggests that it could be a key meeting.