Pope Fransziskus to award the Russian President Putin with Peace Award „Golden Palm“ for his peace efforts in the Middle East. » Russian President Putin meets Pope Francis during a private meeting at Vatican City

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets Pope Francis during a private meeting at Vatican City, June 10, 2015. The United States urged the Vatican on Wednesday to criticise Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict more forcefully, hours before Pope Francis was due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. REUTERS/Gregorio Borgia/Pool – RTX1FZ7M