Oct 29, 2021 · During a 90-minute meeting at the Vatican on Friday, Pope Francis told President Joe Biden that he was “happy” that Biden was a “good Catholic” and that Biden should keep “receiving Communion,”...

Dec 20, 2024 · Pope Francis and outgoing US president Joe Biden spoke by phone yesterday about various current issues, beginning with peace efforts in view of Christmas. The US leader thanked the Pope for "his work to promote human rights and protect religious freedom."

Dec 20, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will meet with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican Jan. 10 to discuss efforts to promote peace worldwide, the White House's press secretary said.

Jan 12, 2025 · In one of his final acts as leader of the United States, President Joe Biden conferred the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction—the nation’s highest civilian honor—upon Pope Francis. The announcement was made during a telephone call between the two leaders on January 11.

Oct 29, 2021 · Rome — Pope Francis met with President Joe Biden at the Vatican Friday, the first meeting between the heads of state since Mr. Biden entered the Oval Office.

Dec 20, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will meet with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican Jan. 10 to discuss efforts to promote peace worldwide, the White House’s press secretary...

Dec 20, 2024 · The White House announced that President Joe Biden will head to Italy next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican City before his term comes to an end. Biden accepted the...

Dec 19, 2024 · The White House plans to announce that President Biden will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what will likely be the final international trip of his presidency.

Dec 20, 2024 · WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with Pope Francis in January, likely the president's final international trip just days before he leaves the Oval Office, the White House announced on...

Dec 19, 2024 · 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 of his presidency.