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Italy
‘Not the Same Person Anymore’ – Trump Hits Back After Italy’s Meloni Defended Pope
In an interview with Italian media, US President Donald Trump lashed out at the Italian prime minister in a rare criticism following the latter’s defense of the Pope against Trump’s earlier remarks.
April 14, 2026
Europe
Pope Leo Cautions Trump Strategy Could Undermine Transatlantic Unity
Rare Vatican remarks deepen debate over Washington’s new posture toward Europe, as Zelensky warns against concessions to Moscow and Merz urges greater EU strategic independence.
Dec. 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Lavrov Casts Doubt on Vatican as Venue for Ukraine Talks
The Kremlin said no decision had been taken yet on a location for the next round of talks with Ukraine to end more than three years of war, after Moscow and Kyiv met for talks in Istanbul last week.
May 23, 2025
Ukraine
New Ukraine Talks ‘Yet to Be Agreed,’ Kremlin Says
Moscow has for weeks defied Western pressure for a full and unconditional truce in Ukraine, pressing on with its three-year offensive that has left tens of thousands dead.
May 22, 2025
Trump
Trump Backs Vatican as Host for Kyiv-Moscow Ceasefire Talks
US President Donald Trump mentioned the Vatican as a potential location for the Kyiv-Moscow direct ceasefire talks, hours after Vice President JD Vance and top diplomat Rubio met with the Pope.
May 19, 2025
Ruble
US Supports ‘Holy Diplomacy’ For Ukraine-Russia Peace
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio discussed the current state of Ukraine-Russia talks and the path forward with key officials in the Holy See, including the Pope’s peace envoy for Ukraine.
May 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Holy Diplomacy: Pope Leo Offers Vatican for Ukraine-Russia Talks
As the Turkey talks lose momentum, the new pontiff is now offering the Vatican as a peaceful ground for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in dialogs.
May 16, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Holds First Talks With Pope Leo XIV, Invites Him to Ukraine
Zelensky had his first call with Pope Leo XIV, urging Vatican help in returning deported children.
May 12, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Never Again War!’ – Pope Leo XIV Calls for ‘Just and Lasting Peace’ in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has commented on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – this time as the Pope after his comments in 2022.
Updated: May 11, 2025
Ukraine
New Pope Denounced Russia’s ‘Imperialist’ Invasion of Ukraine in Old Interview
Pope Leo XIV’s condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marks a stark contrast compared to his predecessor’s stance, which viewed the invasion more as a conflict between two parties.
May 11, 2025
US
‘Forgiveness Is Very Difficult’ – Election of New Pope Shocks Chicago, Home to Huge Ukrainian Diaspora
Former US President Obama sends his congratulations to “fellow Chicagoan” as the West Side, South Side, and North Side embrace one of their own, the first American pontiff.
May 9, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Trump’s Ukraine Stance May Be Shifting After Vatican Meeting
Zelensky says Trump may be shifting his stance on Ukraine after their Vatican meeting, where they discussed stronger US sanctions against Russia.
May 3, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Drone Wall in Action, Blasts and Bombs, Dead Deals, Estonia and Some Humor
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
April 29, 2025
Zelensky
Can Trump-Zelensky Vatican Talks Bring Ukraine Peace?
Brought together by the funeral of Pope Francis, the US and Ukrainian presidents sat knee-to-knee in the nave of Saint Peter’s Basilica, in their first meeting since their row in the Oval Office.
April 28, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral in Vatican
The funeral is scheduled for April 26 and will be held in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
April 22, 2025