The pope will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban, with Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda. He will also lead an open-air mass outside parliament on Sunday.
Ednews reports citing DW that Pope Francis landed in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Friday morning, where he is due to meet nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban during his 3-day visit.
The visit is expected to include discussions of the conflict in Ukraine. The pope is also set to discuss migration issues — some of these directly related to the war for Hungary, which has a comparatively short border with Ukraine — as well as Hungary's tense relations with the European Union.
This is Pope Francis's first trip since he was hospitalized for bronchitis in March. On Sunday, he is scheduled to lead an open-air mass outside of parliament.
Ahead of the pope's visit, Orban said on Twitter he looked forward to the pope's visit and their Friday appointment.
"In troubled times like ours, it is essential to remember what keeps us together, and faith is the foundation upon which we can build a stable future," the Hungarian prime minister said.