Prime Minister Milojko Spajić will lead the Montenegrin delegation at the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV from today until May 19th.
The formal inaugural mass will be held in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the new pope on May 8, the second day of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel.
"The presence of the Montenegrin delegation at the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV represents a confirmation of commitment to the principles of interreligious dialogue, cooperation and respect among states and peoples. Participation in this event reflects the contemporary and historical ties between Montenegro and the Holy See, which are based on mutual respect, cultural exchange and joint commitment to peace, solidarity and respect for human rights," the platform on the Government's website states.
The inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, they said, also represents a significant moment for international relations, because the Vatican's role on the global political scene is significant for preserving peace, promoting social justice, and supporting the most vulnerable.
The delegation also includes: Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip Ivanović, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Montenegro to the Holy See and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Milica Petrović, Head of the Prime Minister's Cabinet Branko Krvavac, and Advisor to the Prime Minister for Foreign Policy Milica Perišić.
The expenses of the delegation members during their visit to the Vatican will be covered by the Office of the Prime Minister and the General Secretariat of the Government.
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