The European Union's decision to freeze Russian assets provokes a reaction from Moscow. Zakharova announces countermeasures while the peace plan...
Read More
Trump in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral: meeting with Zelensky and world leaders
The US president attended the Pontiff’s funeral. On the sidelines, talks with Zelensky, Macron, Starmer and Meloni
Trump in Rome for final farewell to Pope: talks with Zelensky and other leaders
Donald Trump’s mission to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis lasted about 12 hours. The US president, accompanied by his wife Melania, landed in the capital late in the evening of 25 April and attended the funeral of the Pontiff, who died on 21 April.
Before the ceremony, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A conversation described as ‘very productive’ by the White House and ‘constructive’ by Kiev, which was also attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The meeting, which took place quickly before the start of the funeral, may have helped bring the parties closer together with a view to future negotiations on the war in Ukraine.
Trump’s day began around 9.15am with his departure from Villa Taverna, the US ambassador’s residence. At 9.40am, the president entered St Peter’s Basilica, paying his respects to the coffin of Pope Francis before taking his place in the square for the ceremony.
On the sidelines of the funeral, Trump also had brief meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During the function, he exchanged the sign of peace with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Emmanuel Macron.
The American delegation was among the first to leave St Peter’s Square at the end of the ceremony. For Trump, it was a light trip full of meetings and symbols, before returning to the United States.
THE LATEST NEWS
New Jeffrey Epstein photos reveal high-profile figures and connections
12 Dicembre 2025
The Jeffrey Epstein photos released by House Democrats highlight ties to major figures and open new investigative leads on the...
Read More
Kim praises North Korean troops in the North Korean soldiers in Ukraine narrative
12 Dicembre 2025
Kim Jong Un glorifies North Korean soldiers in Ukraine while condemning internal corruption, framing Pyongyang as a defender of “international...
Read More
Rising risks in the Prince Harry legal case against the Daily Mail
12 Dicembre 2025
The Prince Harry legal case faces escalating risks as judges warn of major financial consequences if the Duke loses his...
Read More
Russian refusal to negotiate: Moscow blocks progress on Ukraine peace efforts
12 Dicembre 2025
-The Russian refusal to negotiate is stalling diplomatic efforts on the Ukraine war, with Moscow rejecting key proposals and reinforcing...
Read More
China condom tax risks global health crisis, experts warn
11 Dicembre 2025
The China condom tax, effective from January 2026, could reduce contraceptive use and increase STIs such as HIV and syphilis,...
Read More
(Photo: © AndKronos)
Condividi su:
-
In Evidenza24 ore agoEscalation militare tra Thailandia e Cambogia non si ferma nonostante Trump
-
Meteo23 ore agoSole nel weekend, poi peggioramento e neve in arrivo sull’Italia dal 16 dicembre
-
In Evidenza22 ore agoRaid russi su Odessa: blackout e attacchi. Ucraina riconquista parte di Kupiansk
-
Flash22 ore agoDonna salvata grazie al Gps: arrestato il sequestratore a Gambolò