Zelenskyy appears to receive applause as leaders gather for Pope’s funeral

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky and other guests arrive, for the funeral of Pope Francis (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to receive a round of applause as he attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

The crowd of assembled world leaders could be heard clapping as the Ukrainian president left St Peter’s Basilica, where he had paid his respects in front of the pontiff’s coffin ahead of the funeral ceremony.