Ukraine's President Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis
By Laura GozziUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Rome, where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with Pope Francis.
A huge security operation has been launched, with more than 1,000 police deployed and a no-fly zone over Rome. Saturday will be the first time President Zelensky and Pope Francis have met since Russia invaded Ukraine. The pair did meet in 2020.
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