The Holy Father presented the PM with a triptych of medals and Kosor gave him a crucifix, made by sculptor Damir Matusic, and a replica of an eleventh-century evangelistary.
Prime Minister Kosor introduced to the pope her son Lovro and several government ministers: Gordan Jandrokovic, Petar Cobankovic, Tomislav Ivic, Jasen Mesic and Branko Bacic.
The premier also met with Cardinal Tarcisio Pietro Evasio Bertone, Cardinal Secretary of State and Camerlengo, who is accompanying the pope on his two-day journey to Croatia.