Pope Leo XIV inaugurated as 267th pontiff
Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Sunday.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine who has been at the forefront of leading his country through the ongoing conflict with Russia, advocating for international support and regime change in Moscow. At a Helsinki conference on July 31, 2025, he called for the use of frozen Russian assets to fund peace efforts and criticized Russia's disregard for border integrity. Zelenskyy also met with former U.S. President Donald Trump during Pope Francis's funeral to discuss Ukraine's need for a ceasefire and lasting peace.
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Last updated at July 31, 2025.
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