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President Biden to Meet Pope Francis in January in Likely Final International Trip

Biden's upcoming Vatican visit, from January 9-12, will focus on peace efforts and strengthening U.S.-Italy relations before leaving office.

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Updated: Dec 19th, 2024, 11:39 PM ET

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President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican from January 9-12 for a meeting with Pope Francis, marking his likely last international trip before leaving office. During a phone conversation, Biden accepted the pope's invitation, discussing global peace efforts and expressing gratitude for the pope's advocacy for human rights. Additionally, Biden will meet Italian leaders, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella, to reinforce U.S.-Italy relations. This trip is significant as Biden is the second Catholic president in U.S. history, and his ties with the pope reflect ongoing discussions about global humanitarian issues.

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