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How was Zelenskyy's meeting with Pope Leo?

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Zelenskyy met Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo near Rome for a half-hour audience focused on achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. They discussed the importance of continued dialogue, humanitarian issues such as prisoners of war and abducted children, and Zelenskyy reiterated his refusal to cede any territory to Russia. Ukrainian officials voiced support for revising the U.S.-authored peace plan.

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

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  • Zelensky met Pope Leo XIV in Italy before talks with PM Meloni
  • The Pope called for ongoing dialogue for a just peace in Ukraine 18s
  • They discussed prisoners of war and abducted Ukrainian children 27s
  • Zelensky's Rome visit follows stops in London and Brussels 37s
  • Ukrainian officials support revising the U.S.-authored peace plan 53s

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Euronews
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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV in Italy ahead of talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni.

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10 hours ago
Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

At Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Zelensky attended a half-hour audience with the pontiff on Tuesday morning.

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

The Vatican stated the Pope reiterated the need to continue dialogue to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

During the meeting, they discussed prisoners of war and the return of abducted Ukrainian children to their families, according to the Holy See.

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

Speaking to European leaders, Zelensky reiterated his refusal to yield any territory to Russia.

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Zelenskyy seeks backing from Pope Leo XIV, Italian PM Meloni

Ukrainian officials expressed strong solidarity with Zelensky and supported pursuing further revisions to the U.S.-authored peace plan.

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