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Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Pope's offer of mediation. He emphasized that there is support for the meeting from the leaders of the Global South.

Pope Leo XIV has offered to mediate in conflicts around the world, calling on the parties to dialogue. Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the Pope on May 18.

The first foreign trip of the Pope may be a visit to the Turkish city of Nicaea on the anniversary of the Ecumenical Council. A visit to Peru, where he was a missionary, is also planned.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed peace, the release of prisoners, the return of deported children, and a ceasefire with Pope Leo XIV. He also invited him to visit Ukraine.

In his first Sunday blessing, Pope Leo XIV called for a just peace in Ukraine and the release of prisoners of war. He also called for the return of Ukrainian children home.

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 official inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV will take place on Sunday. The first general audience of the new Pope, elected on Thursday, will be held on May 21.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav expressed hope that Leo XIV will be the Pope of peace for Ukraine, calling for peace without weapons. He noted the importance of historical parallels with Leo XIII.

Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Pope Leo XIV, expressing gratitude for condemning the aggression of the Russian Federation. He hopes for further support for Ukraine in restoring peace.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the new Pope Leo XIV after a series of votes. He became the first American Pope in history, continuing the policies of Francis.

The election of the new Pope has concluded in the Vatican. Robert Francis Prevost from the USA has been elected, who will take the name Leo XIV and will soon deliver a speech.

In the Vatican, believers in St. Peter's Square saw white smoke above the Sistine Chapel. The third attempt by cardinals today to elect a new Pope was successful.

Despite the lack of agreement on the Pope, white smoke was spotted above the Sistine Chapel, causing confusion among believers. The results of the third round of voting are expected.

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.

Black smoke is visible from the roof of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, meaning that a decision on the election of a new Pope has not yet been made. The cardinals have begun their second day of the conclave.

The second day of the conclave is underway in the Vatican, with cardinals voting for a new Pope. Smoke is expected to emerge from the Sistine Chapel, indicating whether a new Pope has been elected.

The conclave of cardinals continues in the Vatican to elect a new Pope. Today they will vote four times, increasing the chances of electing the 267th pontiff.

Black smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, which means that the cardinals were unable to elect a new Pope. The voting will continue.

Andriy Yermak called the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump wonderful, where the leaders openly discussed important issues. He added that Ukraine was preparing for this meeting in the Vatican.

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.

Today in the Vatican, the voting for the new Pope begins in the Sistine Chapel. The completion of the voting will be signaled by smoke from the chapel's chimney.

The College of Cardinals held its final meeting before the conclave, where it annulled the Ring of the Fisherman and the lead seal of Pope Francis. The meeting discussed the Pope's reforms and the need for peace.

Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church have called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and other countries. They expressed concern about the lack of progress in the peace process.

133 cardinals will gather on May 7 in the Vatican to elect a new Pope after the death of Francis. Experts predict a short conclave and assess the impact of the new Pope on Ukraine.

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.

Francis' Popemobile will be converted into a mobile clinic for children in Gaza. The Vatican confirmed that this was the "Pope's last wish."

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.

Donald Trump published an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, against the backdrop of mourning for Francis. This has drawn criticism in Italy and among Catholic bishops.

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.

Zelenskyy stated that Putin's truce is just a show, because it is impossible to develop a plan to end the war in 2-3 days. Ukraine will not play games so that Putin can get out of isolation on May 9.