Zelensky Pope Francis Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. He may meet with US President Zelensky, according to reports,
by Kyiv Post | April 26, 2025, 9:33 am

Despite remarks on Friday that he would send Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, and the Foreign Minister, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome Saturday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral.
“Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska ... will take part in the ceremony,” Sergiy Nykyforov said. Zelensky had said on Friday he was not sure if he would have the time to go to Rome for the funeral.
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Nykyforov said that Zelensky may meet with US President Donald Trump while in Vatican City or Rome, the spokesperson remarked to AFP.
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 26, 2025🔴 Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Rome and will attend the Pope’s funeral this morning, according to reports.
Read the latest from the funeral of Pope Francis here ⬇️https://t.co/pYshpDwm6f pic.twitter.com/r59bMvlBGF
President William Ruto and National Assembly Speaker Wetang’ula arrive at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s burial at St Peter’s Square; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also in attendance. pic.twitter.com/xpVl8Im0RY
— KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) April 26, 2025
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