President Volodymyr Zelensky met with applause as he arrives for Pope Francis funeral

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was met with applause as he arrived at St Peter's Square to pay his respects to Pope Francis at a funeral in Vatican City.

Zelensky was among leaders from more than 150 countries who took their places for the papal funeral.

Other dignitaries included Biden's former political rival US President Donald Trump who clashed with Francis on numerous occasions over their starkly contrasting positions on immigration.

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