Momčilo Krajišnik, the Serb member of the tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, refused to welcome John Paul at Sarajevo International Airport on 12 April, saying that Orthodox Christians do not recognize popes.

[7] The visit went ahead despite police discovering a cache of 23 land mines planted alongside the former Sniper Alley, through which John Paul was supposed to be driven; Izetbegović offered to accompany his guest along the route "as a gesture of solidarity against terrorist threats".

[8] On 14 April, the Pope met with all three members of the Presidency, including Krešimir Zubak and Momčilo Krajišnik, addressing them jointly before individual meetings with each.

[9] The Pope's subsequent visit to the now Serb Orthodox-dominated Bosnian city of Banja Luka, on 22 June, "was one of the coolest welcomes" he had ever received.

[10] The most recent papal visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina took place on 7 June 2015, when Pope Francis travelled to Sarajevo, continuing his trips to largely-Muslim countries.

Slavica Karačić, the current Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Holy See, handed her diplomatic accreditation to Pope Benedict XVI on 10 January 2013.