On his perhaps last abroad journey prior to leaving workplace United States President Joe Biden is taking a trip to Italy in January to satisfy Pope Francis and leading Italian authorities, the White House revealed on Thursday.
Besides the pontiff, Biden will certainly additionally meet Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella throughout the January three-day journey, as a result of start on January 9, White House press assistant Karine Jean-Pierre stated.
In a contact Thursday, the head of state approved the invite to the Vatican, and “thanked the Pope for his continued advocacy to alleviate global suffering, including his work to advance human rights and protect religious freedoms,” the White House stated in a declaration.
Biden to review essential international obstacles with Meloni
Biden, a passionate Roman Catholic, and the Pope will certainly review international tranquility initiatives, Jean-Pierre stated.
The 2 leaders last satisfied previously this year in June, following their previous conference at the Vatican in 2021.
According to the White House, Biden’s talks with Meloni will certainly concentrate on essential international obstacles and Italy’s management throughout his G7 presidency.
This journey comes quickly in the past Biden’s presidency upright January 20, when Donald Trump will certainly be ushered in.
ss/jsi (AP, AFP, Reuters)
