President Trump was in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. There he learned the sign of peace.
President Trump arrived in Rome for the Pope’s funeral and immediately go to work.
He met with Ukrainian President Zelensky do discuss peace and ending the Ukraine – Russia War.
President Trump Meets in the Vatican with Ukrainian President Zelensky to Push for Peace
He then went to the mass for the Pope.
During the mass and funeral for Pope Francis, President Trump was introduced to the sign of peace. This is a part in the the Catholic mass where participants are asked to offer each other a sign of peace. During this time, some people shake hands, couples kiss, loved ones hug and others offer each other the peace sign.
President Trump wasn’t aware of this tradition but quickly caught on.
He was a bit shy at first, but Donald Trump seemed to really enjoy the Sign of Peace once he got into it. pic.twitter.com/SxQtm17rSR
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