World leaders gathered in Rome on Saturday, April 26, to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, among them former President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Labour leader Keir Starmer. Trump arrived with his wife, Melania, joining the many dignitaries who came to pay their respects.

However, videos quickly circulated online showing a stark contrast in how Trump and Zelenskyy were received. Zelenskyy was met with a spontaneous round of applause from the crowd, while Trump — noticeably dressed in a blue suit instead of traditional black — was greeted with silence. The moment sparked widespread discussion on social media, but the real surprise came moments later.

According to Sky News, this was the first time Trump and Zelenskyy had come face-to-face since their tense White House meeting earlier this year. Sources said the two leaders had a “very productive discussion” after traveling to Rome.

Following their meeting, Trump posted on Truth Social, claiming that a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia was “very close” and urging Zelenskyy to “get it done.” Before leaving Washington, Trump spoke warmly about Pope Francis, but once in Rome, his attention seemed to shift toward political meetings and trade discussions — adding yet another layer of drama to an already emotional day.