President Biden and Pope Francis meeting in 2016. Photo: Giuseppe Ciccia/NurPhoto via Getty Images
President Biden will meet with Pope Francis in Vatican City later this month, the White House said Thursday.
Why it matters: At the Oct. 29 meeting, the pair will discuss "ending the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling the climate crisis, and caring for the poor," according to the White House.
The big picture: From Rome, Biden will travel to Glasgow Nov. 1–2 to participate in the World Leader Summit at the start of the COP26.
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