Pope Francis will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of an audience on May 13. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Vatican. TASS.
It was noted that the Vatican did not officially confirm the visit of the Ukrainian leader. Zelensky is scheduled to meet face-to-face with the Pope for the first time since February 2022, when the special military operation began.
According to sources, the meeting will be held in the second half of Saturday. Before that, Zelensky will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister George Meloni.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while visiting Rome planned Italian President Sergio Mattarella met with Prime Minister George Meloni and Pope Francis.
Prior to that, the Ranews24 TV channel was the President of Ukraine. reached to the capital of Italy. It was stated that the Ukrainian leader was welcomed at the Ciampino airport by the Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani.