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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.

Biden to meet with Pope Francis to discuss COVID and climate change

They will also talk about caring for the poor, the White House said.

President Biden and Pope Francis meeting in 2016. Photo: Giuseppe Ciccia/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Pope Francis

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 &quot;ending the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling the climate crisis, and caring for the poor,&quot; according to the White House.

2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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Biden to meet with Pope Francis to discuss COVID and climate change

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