Vatican City Pope Francis and US President Joe Biden discuss issues such as the Covid epidemic, climate change and poverty. I know the two discussed the need for everyone to work together on the great challenge facing the world. Biden and his wife Jill, who are visiting the Pope for the first time since becoming president, received a warm welcome.
The meeting between Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, and Joe Biden, the second Catholic to become US president, lasted 75 minutes. The pope then spent another 15 minutes in a photo session with Biden’s wife, Jill. This is the first time the pope has met with a head of state for so long.
Some U.S. bishops have spoken out against Biden over his stance in favor of abortion and same-sex marriage. There are those who argue that he should be barred from receiving the Qurbana.
Biden said the issue of abortion was not discussed at the meeting. The pope said he would continue to receive the Eucharist.
Ahead of the Pope-Biden meeting, the announcement that journalists would be denied entry was controversial. There was no live broadcast. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni later said pictures and news of the meeting would be made available.
English Summary: Joe Biden meets Pope Francis
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