Matteo Salvini
Matteo Salvini is a government ally and member of the League party in Italy.
Notable Quotes
"Whoever attacks Giorgia, attacks all of us."View Story →
"It is not on the agenda. We have already said that we will not send ships unless there is a United Nations initiative."View Story →
"I hope that a time will soon come when it will be possible to speak about reconstruction and cooperation, including partnerships and energy, once the conflict with Russia has ended."View Story →
"I don’t believe there is any imminent issue regarding NATO troop withdrawals from Europe."View Story →
"Attacking the Pope... doesn't seem like a useful or intelligent thing to do."View Story →
"If anyone is working hard on the issue of peace and conflict resolution, it’s Pope Leo."View Story →
"Pope Leo is a spiritual leader for billions of Catholics, but beyond that, if there is one person striving for peace, it is Pope Leo."View Story →
"Attacking the Pope, a symbol of peace and a spiritual guide for billions of Catholics, doesn't seem like a useful or intelligent thing to do."View Story →
"You don't dispute the pope, you listen to him - Salvini after new Trump attack."View Story →
"You don't dispute the pope, you listen to him"View Story →
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June 25, 2026Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
June 19, 2026'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
May 6, 2026Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
May 5, 2026Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday - Reuters
Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday Reuters
May 5, 2026Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope - Reuters
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack - Reuters
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack Reuters
April 13, 2026Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
April 13, 2026Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says - Reuters
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