Does the Pope care about 'Roma'? The pontiff's answer.


Players of 'Napoli' visited Pope Leo XIV
Players, coaches and officials of 'Napoli' met with Pope Leo XIV in celebration of their victory in the Italian championship. The president of the club presented the Pope with a commemorative jersey and also delivered a speech about teamwork and the social role of football on the path to success.
The press claims that I am a fan of 'Roma'. What can I do: that’s what the press says, not everything you read there is true. Welcome! And congratulations on winning the championship! This is a wonderful celebration for Naples!
Moreover, a meeting took place in the Vatican between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Pope. During it, they exchanged gifts and discussed the current situation in Ukraine. The Pope expressed support for the Ukrainian people and offered peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, using his diplomatic channels for the successful resolution of the conflict.
Zelensky, after a conversation with the President of the United States, stated that it is important for Ukraine and Russia to hold direct talks and consider the possibility of a peaceful settlement of the conflict. A planned meeting may take place in Turkey, the Vatican, or Switzerland with the participation of representatives of intermediary countries and the parties to the conflict.
Thus, the meeting in the Vatican and the events discussed by the participants indicate a desire for peace and cooperation between the countries, confirming the importance of diplomatic relations for resolving global conflicts.
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