US Vice President J. D. Vance will visit the Vatican for the second time in a few months. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also attend the Mass on the occasion of the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy may travel to the enthronement of Pope Leo XIV on May 18. According to Yermak, Rome is a wonderful place to meet with foreign leaders.
The European Union is discussing how to avoid Hungary blocking negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Brussels is looking for ways to circumvent the veto needed to open and conclude negotiations.
The Weimar+ group of countries called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. They promise support for Kyiv, strengthening the army and security guarantees.
The defense ministers of Italy, Germany, France, Poland, and Great Britain will meet to discuss support for Ukraine. After the meeting, a joint press conference will be held.
The Catholic Church owns billions of dollars in assets, including tens of thousands of properties worldwide, earning income from donations, real estate and investments. Total profit in 2023 amounted to more than $52 million.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful with a call for peace, continuing the blessing of Pope Francis. He emphasized the importance of unity and fearless proclamation of the Gospel.
The successor to Pope Francis has not been elected in the Vatican. The longest conclave in history lasted 1006 days, and the shortest only three hours.
Timothée Chalamet emphasized the impact of Luca Guadagnino's film "Call Me by Your Name" on his career, while receiving the Italian David di Donatello Award for cinematic excellence during the 70th award ceremony on Wednesday evening at the Cinecittá studio in Rome with Kylie Jenner. It was their first red carpet appearance in two years.
The conclave of cardinals of the Catholic Church has begun in Rome to elect the Pope after the death of Francis. The cardinals have taken an oath and from now on cannot communicate with the outside world.
Ursula von der Leyen called for speeding up Ukraine's accession to the EU, calling it a guarantee of peace. The EU is working to open the first cluster of accession negotiations in 2025.
Near Torchiarolo, Italy, 21-year-old Karina Ryzhkova died in an accident. The driver of the Porsche 911 lost control at a speed of 250 km/h, and the car crashed into a tree.
The tenth meeting of cardinals took place in the Vatican, where they discussed the role of the Vatican, the Church's mission, and the challenges of transmitting the faith. All cardinal electors have already arrived in Rome to participate in the conclave.
Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is called the "Asian Francis" because of his resemblance to the late Pope. He is one of the likely candidates for the papacy.
Ukraine plans to prepare a law on multiple citizenship by the end of 2025, which will allow having passports of several countries. A platform is also being developed to support Ukrainians abroad.
North Africa was once a Christian center, from where Popes came who influenced the traditions of celebrating Easter, the introduction of Valentine's Day, and the establishment of the Catholic Church.
On May 7, the conclave of cardinals will begin to elect the successor to Pope Francis. The longest conclave lasted 1006 days, the shortest – a few hours.
Former French national team midfielder Claude Makélélé will travel to russia for a gala match of CSKA, despite participating in a charity match to support Ukraine in 2023. Yepes, Njitap, and Polga will also take part in the match.
During a meeting in the Vatican, Zelenskyy called on Trump not to abandon peace. After the conversation, Trump hinted at possible sanctions against Putin.
Jake Sullivan said that the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy gave him hope regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump noted that Zelenskyy has become "calmer" and wants to make a deal.
The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican has been closed to tourists in connection with preparations for the conclave to elect a new Pope after the death of Francis. The elections are expected to take place between May 5 and 10.
Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen discussed transatlantic priorities and resuming dialogue with Donald Trump. They also spoke about support for Ukraine and security.
Pope Francis donated almost all of his money, about 200,000 euros, to a juvenile prison in Rome. The funds went to pay off the mortgage for a pasta factory at the prison.
Zelenskyy informed Meloni about the consequences of the Russian strike on April 24, which killed 12 people. The leaders discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine.
The Vatican broke protocol so that Vladimir Zelensky would sit in the front row at the funeral of Pope Francis, next to Trump and Macron. This ensured him a prominent place at the ceremony.
In Rome, Zelenskyy met with Starmer, discussing steps for a ceasefire and security guarantees. The leaders agreed to continue working within the coalition of willing countries.
The head of the European Commission and the US President exchanged handshakes at the funeral of Pope Francis and agreed on a future meeting. The date of negotiations has not yet been announced.
The funeral ceremony of Pope Francis was held in accordance with the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, presided over by the Cardinal Camerlengo, and concluded at 1:30 PM. The coffin arrived in Rome.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Vatican. A meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Rome is also reported.
The second meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, in Rome did not take place. The reason was the tight schedules of both leaders, although agreements had been reached earlier.
