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October 29, 2021

Readout of President Biden’s Audience with His Holiness Pope Francis

OCTOBER 29, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

In his audience with Pope Francis today, President Biden thanked His Holiness for his advocacy for the world’s poor and those suffering from hunger, conflict, and persecution. He lauded Pope Francis’ leadership in fighting the climate crisis, as well as his advocacy to ensure the pandemic ends for everyone through vaccine sharing and an equitable global economic recovery.

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FOOTAGE OF PRESIDENT BIDEN MEETING POPE FRANCIS

Video footage from Vatican Media of President Biden and the First Lady meeting Pope Francis in the Vatican on Oct. 29, 2021.