Biden to the Pope on October 29, shortly before the US bishops vote on communion

October 29 Joe Biden will be received by the Pope in the Vatican. This was announced by the White House, adding that the second Catholic US president, in Rome together with First Lady Jill for the G20 under the Italian presidency, will discuss with Francesco of “efforts based on respect for fundamental human dignity, including the end of the pandemic, the climate crisis and commitments for the poor”.