Biden to meet with Pope Francis amid Catholic scrutiny of pro-abortion policies
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President Biden will meet Pope Francis on Oct. 29 in Vatican City during his travel to Rome, Italy for the G20 Leaders' Summit later this month, the White House said Thursday.
"They will discuss working together on efforts grounded in respect for fundamental human dignity, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling the climate crisis, and caring for the poor," Psaki said.
The president, a devout Catholic, has been scrutinized for his support of abortion policies. Over the summer, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) voted overwhelmingly to draft a formal document on the meaning of the Eucharist after a contentious debate on whether Biden and other politicians supportive of abortion policies are worthy of receiving Communion. The vote tally announced Friday was 168 bishops in favor, 55 opposed, and six bishops abstaining.