President Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip…
Biden is set to arrive soon after the Vatican begins the Holy Year, which officially opens on Christmas Eve.will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip of his presidency.
Biden, a practicing Roman Catholic, last met privately with Francis earlier this year while in Italy for the G7 leaders meeting. Biden's support for abortion rights and same-sex marriage has put him at odds with many U.S. bishops, some of whom have suggested he should be denied Communion. Biden is set to arrive soon after the Vatican begins the Holy Year, which officially opens on Christmas Eve.
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