Knights of Sinj visit Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Members of the Knights of Sinj, including the Alkar knights, officials, and supporters, participated in a three-day pilgrimage to Rome. On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the group attended a general audience with Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's Square.

Following the audience, the delegation proceeded in a ceremonial procession through the streets of Rome to the Papal Croatian Institute of Saint Jerome. The group included Split-Dalmatia County Prefect Blaženko Boban, various Franciscan clergy from Sinj, and tourism officials. During the visit, Prefect Boban presented a gift to the Pope, and the delegation was received by the Institute's Rector, Marko Đurin, who highlighted the historical importance of the Croatian institutions in Rome.