Biden aims to find ‘comfort’ in meeting with Pope, says NYT
US President Joe Biden plans to visit the Vatican in January, with discussions anticipated to focus on seeking “relief.” Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The outgoing president is planning to visit the Vatican in January, likely his final international trip as US leader.
US President Joe Biden is preparing to visit the Vatican in January to seek solace and “relief” as his time in office comes to an end, as reported by the New York Times, which cited sources familiar with the plans. The White House has confirmed that Biden accepted an invitation from Pope Francis during a recent phone call.
With less than a month left in his presidency, Biden is also scheduled to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella.
According to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden and Pope Francis will discuss global peace efforts. The New York Times mentioned that the visit might also hold personal significance for Biden, providing comfort as he transitions out of office.
Biden and Pope Francis have reportedly developed a friendship, with the two exchanging casual phone calls that include “friendly check-ins.”
The impending meeting suggests that Biden may have additional concerns influencing him, according to the New York Times.
In public statements, Biden has hinted at regrets regarding certain decisions, such as the choice not to personally sign Covid relief checks. He has also faced criticism for recent actions, including the pardon of his son Hunter Biden, a decision that has drawn significant backlash from those who see it as a contradiction of his earlier promises not to interfere in his son's legal issues. Despite the criticism, there have been no public indications from the president expressing remorse over the pardon.
A devout Catholic, Biden has maintained a longstanding relationship with Pope Francis. Their previous discussions have ranged from personal topics to global issues, including climate change, poverty, and the loss of Biden’s son Beau in 2015.
Foreign trips during a US president’s final month in office are rare. Records from the State Department indicate that the last president to undertake such travel was George H.W. Bush in January 1993, when he traveled to Moscow to sign a nuclear treaty and to Paris for talks regarding the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President Joe Biden is preparing to visit the Vatican in January to seek solace and “relief” as his time in office comes to an end, as reported by the New York Times, which cited sources familiar with the plans. The White House has confirmed that Biden accepted an invitation from Pope Francis during a recent phone call.
With less than a month left in his presidency, Biden is also scheduled to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella.
According to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden and Pope Francis will discuss global peace efforts. The New York Times mentioned that the visit might also hold personal significance for Biden, providing comfort as he transitions out of office.
Biden and Pope Francis have reportedly developed a friendship, with the two exchanging casual phone calls that include “friendly check-ins.”
The impending meeting suggests that Biden may have additional concerns influencing him, according to the New York Times.
In public statements, Biden has hinted at regrets regarding certain decisions, such as the choice not to personally sign Covid relief checks. He has also faced criticism for recent actions, including the pardon of his son Hunter Biden, a decision that has drawn significant backlash from those who see it as a contradiction of his earlier promises not to interfere in his son's legal issues. Despite the criticism, there have been no public indications from the president expressing remorse over the pardon.
A devout Catholic, Biden has maintained a longstanding relationship with Pope Francis. Their previous discussions have ranged from personal topics to global issues, including climate change, poverty, and the loss of Biden’s son Beau in 2015.
Foreign trips during a US president’s final month in office are rare. Records from the State Department indicate that the last president to undertake such travel was George H.W. Bush in January 1993, when he traveled to Moscow to sign a nuclear treaty and to Paris for talks regarding the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
