Biden Says Pope Told Him to Keep Taking Communion
President Joe Biden said Pope Francis encouraged him to continue receiving Communion amid discussions on climate change poverty and the pandemic. The Vatican released video showing a warm exchange during a 75 minute meeting that also touched on Biden’s late son and other topics. The White House praised Francis leadership and Biden’s Catholic faith while noting gifts exchanged including a woven chasuble and a charity donation in the pope’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Joe Biden
Francis
Biden
U.S
Vatican
Papal Library
White House
Pope Francis
San Damaso
Jill
Leonardo Sapien
Apostolic Palace
Gammarelli
Holy Trinity Church
Washington
Kinzinger to retire from Congress after term ends
Illinois Republican Adam Kinzinger, a critic of Donald Trump and one of two GOP members on the Jan. 6 committee, announced he will not seek reelection next year. He said the time is now to move on and hinted at future political plans, stressing this is not the end of his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia Ee Oe
Washington
Adam Kinzinger
Illinois
Donald Trump
Capitol
Trump
Congress
Kinzinger
Wyoming
Liz Cheney
House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Josh Bonk
Zeke Miller
Nicole Winfield
Associated Press
Vatican Media
AFP
Getty Images
USA TodayNetworkCareers
Usatodaynetworkcareers.com
Gannett Localiq
Lisa Mascaro
Sara Burnett
Sues
Yi Maa
Sane
Empire Today.com
EmpireToday.com
CSLB
Empire Today, LLC