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July 4, 2019

Pope Francis meets with Putin; discuss Ukraine, Syria, Venezuela

Pope Francis is pictured with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a private audience at the Vatican July 4, 2019.

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican July 4, and the two discussed the ongoing wars in Eastern Ukraine and in Syria, the Vatican said. Russia plays a major role in both conflicts.

Published in Vatican
June 11, 2015

Residential schools, Ukraine on agenda for Harper, Pope

Pope Francis meets with Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a private audience in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican June 11.

VATICAN CITY - Prime Minister Stephen Harper discussed the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission when he met with Pope Francis at the Vatican today.

Published in Canada
June 10, 2015

Pope Francis meets Putin for a diplomatically difficult talk

Pope Francis greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives for a private meeting at the Vatican June 10. At center is Archbishop Georg Ganswein, prefect of the papal household.

A serious-looking Pope Francis on Wednesday (June 10) spoke with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, in a meeting focused on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East that pose complex and contrasting diplomatic challenges for the two leaders.

Published in International
June 10, 2015

U.S. diplomat calls on Francis to take tough tone with Putin

Pope Francis meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a private audience at the Vatican Nov. 25, 2013.

VATICAN CITY - In the wake of international criticism over Moscow’s role in ongoing violence in Ukraine, the United States has called on Pope Francis to take a stronger stance on the conflict in his meeting with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, today.

Published in International
June 5, 2015

Putin to visit Pope Francis amid global tensions

Pope Francis smiles alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin during a private audience at the Vatican Nov. 25, 2013.

VATICAN CITY - Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Pope Francis on June 10, with pressure on the pontiff to speak up about the Kremlin’s role in the Ukraine conflict.

Published in International