Zelensky meets Pope Francis at the Vatican | AFP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has a private audience with Pope Francis. During their 40-minute talk, they discussed issues relating to "the humanitarian and political situation in Ukraine caused by the ongoing war", a Vatican statement said, without mentioning Russia by name. The two also exchanged gifts.

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[catholicfemininity]

The blacked out Jesus artwork he gave to the Pope was really disrespectful.

[brad]

Oh yes, 'it was a great honour' for Zelenskyy. So much so he couldn't be bothered to shave, put on a shirt and tie, and observe basic etiquette of diplomacy. But he did manage to present Bergoglio with a hugely offensive 'gift'.

[francop]

zeleschi gave Bergoglio a Madonna painted on a bulletproof vest. And an "icon" with the Madonna with a child in her arms, black, as if it had been erased. All very horror.

[marcokite]

what a way to dress for a Papal audience, Zelensky should be ashamed

[Ab-abovetheFirmament]

Are you people blind to that SACRILEGIOUS ICON in the back, where JESUS IS BLACKED 😮😮😮😮😮😡😡😡😡

[nikolatirol]

In this meeting Zelensky informed Bergoglio that the Vatican does not and cannot play any role in the peace process in Ukraine. He said it clearly! And that's that.

[Joshua_Cares]

"The world lives on hope." Pope Francis is well informed and fully understands the root of why this conflict started. Hopefully he can assist in striking some deal for Zelensky and Putin.

[jacqueslee]

Zelensky discussed the agreement he has with the Pope on child trafficking due to war. Pope is his biggest client.

[AliSina-nqgc]

This people never bringing peace only war and Ukrainian suffering 😢

[francop]

Oggi abbiamo davvero toccato il fondo, non sarà facile risalire...😢

[Chewy___]

Zelenskyy is like Oliver Twist “please sir can I have some more”

[silver]

Zelensky wore a suit and players piano concert in 2016.
YouTube has video of Zelensky dancing in heels, wonder why he would impersonate dancing as a female?
Today Zelensky met the Pope for a private audience minus his heels and suit.
My eyes are in shock.

[greatpretender]

Why is baby Jesus depicted as a shadow? In Zelenzky's gift!!!

[pinkkennedy]

Pope accepted a defaced icon with Jesus blacked out
By a Tramp Tells you everything about Zelensky snd this Pope😢

[kudo]

Why Christ Jesus removed from the icon?
And why zelensky has upside-down cross on his sweater?

[borismoris]

The Pope has promised Zelensky to pray for him and to beautify him as a catholic saint after his death. Let's hope this will change the situation.

[eugengrzondziel]

Ich bin froh, dass ich diesen Laden verlassen habe.

[alexmartinlillia]

I am a catholic and this makes me feel ashamed to be a Christian!

[alliepete]

Omg... zelensky was incredibly disrespectful and this was a short clip! The clothes, the design, the gift, sitting first, walking by his side... omg.

[learneternal-english]

This mofo better get some sunscreen, it's gonna be real hot where he's goin.