Zelensky tweets he will meet Pope Francis

AFP . Rome
13 May 2023 18:16:39 | Update: 13 May 2023 21:33:50

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival for their meeting on May 13, 2023, at Palazzo Chigi in Rome — AF Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni (R) greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival for their meeting on May 13, 2023, at Palazzo Chigi in Rome — AFP Photo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he would meet with Pope Francis on Saturday, after arriving in Rome for his first trip to Italy since Russia invaded his country.

"Today in Rome. I'm meeting with the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni and the Pope. An important visit for approaching victory of Ukraine!" Zelensky tweeted.