Pope Francis met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican on Saturday. In a written statement, the Vatican said the two men spoke about Ukraine’s “humanitarian and political situation provoked by the war going on.’’
Zelenskyy held his hand of his heart as the pope, using a cane, came to greet him before ushering the Ukrainian into a papal studio near the Vatican’s audience call. “Thank you for your visit,’’ Francis said, as their 40-minute-long meeting began.In a written statement, the Vatican said the two men spoke about Ukraine’s “humanitarian and political situation provoked by the war going on.’’
Saturday’s communique from the Vatican made no mention of that, and there were no immediate details from Zelenskyy’s side about his meeting with the pontiff. “The message is clear and simple,” Meloni said, flanked by Zelenskyy as the two briefed reporters after their meeting at her office, which lasted more than an hour. “The future of Ukraine is a future of peace and freedom. And it’s the future of Europe, a future of peace and freedom, for which there are no other possible solutions.’’
Zelenskyy began his official meetings by calling on Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the presidential Quirinale Palace. Zelenskyy is believed to be heading to Berlin next for what would be his first visit to Germany since the war began. The exact schedule hadn’t been publicly announced because of security concerns. Italian state radio reported that as part of protective measures, a no-fly zone was ordered for the skies over Rome and police sharpshooters were strategically placed on high buildings.
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