{"id":17096,"date":"2025-05-19T23:38:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T23:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=17096"},"modified":"2025-05-19T23:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T23:38:34","slug":"ukrainian-first-lady-olena-zelenska-steals-the-show-at-the-inauguration-mass-of-pope-leo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=17096","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska Steals the Show at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"458\">At Pope Leo XIV\u2019s inauguration on May 18, 2025, Ukraine\u2019s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, drew praise across social media for her elegance and poise. Alongside President Zelensky, she attended the Mass in Rome, where the couple later met privately with the pope. Netizens admired her style, calling her &#8220;stunning&#8221; and &#8220;a natural beauty,&#8221; while also praising the couple\u2019s grace during the solemn event.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"854\">In contrast, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha received a colder response online. A short, awkward exchange between Vance and the pope \u2014 including a casual shoulder pat \u2014 was labeled disrespectful by viewers. Critics also noted the pope\u2019s seemingly disengaged demeanor and lack of interaction with Mrs. Vance, sparking a flurry of commentary about reverence and diplomatic decorum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1261\">Despite the scrutiny, Vance shared warm sentiments about attending the Mass and visiting the late Pope Francis\u2019s tomb. He later met with President Zelensky to discuss diplomatic efforts in Ukraine, reinforcing both nations&#8217; shared goal of peace. 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