Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Hungary on September 20, on the closing day of the International Eucharistic Congress.
President János Áder joined Pope Francis in the Vatican recently where he asked the pontiff to attend the conference in Hungary.
The president noted that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the Holy See as well as the 30th anniversary of their re-establishment.
President Áder said the pope showed keen interest in the program of the congress, indicating that he would be glad to visit Hungary.