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Vatican City

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20th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
Zelenskyy is also holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the liturgical rite this evening.
Conclave will be thinking of faith - not politics - when selecting a new pope, Archbishop says
Pope Francis: An Post to offer free postage to anyone seeking to send sympathy card
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2025
Pope Francis put on mechanical ventilation, as prognosis remains 'guarded'
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'Dear friends, look at the real heroes': Pope Francis begins Holy Week celebrations without the public
Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens as two sets of bones are found
The Vatican says it sacked its chief accountant for spying
This little girl met the Pope... and slyly nicked his hat
Which country consumes the most wine per capita?
Queen Elizabeth to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican
Peace doves released by the Pope are immediately attacked by a seagull and crow
Government to reopen Vatican embassy, 26 months after closing it
Vatican charity arm turning pope's words into action
Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII to be made saints
Benedict to move back to the Vatican, two months after resignation
The Evening Fix... now with added Barack Obama playing Daniel Day-Lewis
RTÉ News chief 'satisified' with €167,000 cost of Pope coverage
In Pictures: Pope Francis' inauguration
Poll: Are you optimistic about Pope Francis?
Pictures: Pope launches final volume of Jesus' biography
Pope's ex-butler to take the stand in leaks trial today
Head of 'Legion of Christ' admits knowing about priest's child seven years ago
PHOTOS: Vatican welcomes 26 Swiss Guards into world's oldest army
Gilmore opens door for Vatican to relax embassy requirements
Tánaiste: We're not going to reverse Vatican embassy decision
Priest detained after demonstrating for women’s ordination at Vatican