Volodymr Zelenskyy to meet Pope Francis at Vatican

The Ukrainian leader’s exact schedule was not publicly announced because of security concerns

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (Yves Herman/Pool via AP)

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy has arrived in Rome for meetings with Pope Francis and Italian leaders, the Vatican said.

Mr Zelenskyy will hold midday meetings with Italian premier Giorgia Meloni, who backs military and other aid for Ukraine, and President Sergio Mattarella.