Ms. Natasa Pirc Musar, the president of the Republic of Slovenia, was received by Pope Francis on Monday at the Vatican.

The discussions were friendly, and gratitude was expressed for the strong bilateral relations and the Catholic Church's contribution to society, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office. The majority of people in the European nation identify as Catholics.

According to the statement, various international topics were discussed during the conversation, including the conflict in Ukraine and its effects on the rest of the world, the political climate in the Western Balkans, and the region's prospects for the future as it integrates into the European Union.

The Pope and President exchanged gifts as usual. A bronze sculpture with the title "Amore Sociale" (or "Social Love") and the inscription "Amare Aiutare" ("Loving to Help") was given to her by the Pope. It shows a little child helping another child stand up.

The Document on Human Fraternity signed in Abu Dhabi in February 2019 and the book on the 27 March 2020 Statio Orbis, were other gifts from the Holy Father. He also presented his 2023 Message for Peace.

A replica of a beehive made by renowned Slovenian beekeeper Anton Jana and some Slovenian honey products were presented to the Pope by the President of Slovenia.

Following her meeting with Pope Francis, the President had a meeting with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State for the Vatican, who was joined by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.