Bosnian Croat leader meets with Pope

June 01, 2017

Pope Francis met on June 1 with Dragan Covic, the Croatian member of the presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

According to a brief Vatican statement released after the meeting, the two spoke about the challenges facing Bosnia-Herzegovina, the work of reconciliation among factions, and particularly the country’s role in the European community.

Dragan Covic, a member of the revolving presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, has served three terms as chairman of that ruling group. It was during his term that the country applied for membership in the European Union.

 

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Further information:

• Holy See Press Office Communqué: Audience with the Croatian Member of the Collegial Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Vatican press office)