Zelenskyy may attend Pope Francis's funeral - Sources
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Francis (president.gov.ua)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may attend the funeral of Pope Francis. The date of the Pope's burial is currently awaited, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing sources.
"The Presidential Office is awaiting the date of the Pope's burial and is preparing the President's visit to Rome to bid farewell to the pontiff," a source told RBC-Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Pope at the Vatican in October of last year. At that time, Zelenskyy presented the pontiff with a painting about the massacre in Bucha.
The funerals of Popes are usually attended by many world leaders. These visits can create potential space for meetings at the highest level.
Death of Pope
On the morning of Monday, April 21, news emerged that Pope Francis had passed away. He died at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican's Santa Marta House.
"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican's Santa Marta House," the statement said.
By the evening, the Vatican announced the official cause of death of the pontiff. According to their information, Francis suffered a stroke, after which he fell into a coma and died.
US President Donald Trump plans to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.
Pope Francis condemned the war in Ukraine, calling for peace, compassion, and support for those affected.
