BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel sought advice from the pope on dealing with Donald Trump when he was first elected U.S. president, hoping to find ways of convincing a man she saw as having a property developer's winner-or-loser mentality not to quit the Paris climate accords.

Germany's Angela Merkel recalls tricky dealings with world leaders from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin during her 16-year chancellorship in her frank memoirs, published as her legacy comes under intense scrutiny.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is speaking out about her experiences with President-elect Donald Trump and other world leaders during her time in office — often in less-than-flattering ways.

In her new memoir the German former chancellor writes that Trump seemed to find Vladimir Putin ‘very fascinating’

Long-serving former German chancellor defends her cautious approach to Russia, opposition to Ukraine's swift NATO membership, offers insights into diplomatic engagements with Putin - Anadolu Ajansı

Angela Merkel’s memoir reveals controversial moments from her tenure, including her missteps with Trump, NATO debates, and advice from Pope Francis. A candid look at global politics.

Germany's Angela Merkel recalls tricky dealings with world leaders from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin during her 16-year chancellorship in her frank memoirs, published as her legacy comes under intense scrutiny.