Mr. Biden sought to mend ties with France’s president over a sabotaged French submarine contract, and expressed gratitude toward Pope Francis after a 90-minute meeting.
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Biden: Pope Says He Should Keep Receiving Communion
President Biden said abortion had not come up in their private meeting. “We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic and I should keep receiving communion,” he said.
Critics Try to Pressure Francis in Battle Over Biden and Communion
Some American prelates wanted the pope to challenge the president over his support for abortion rights. A U.S. bishop and cardinal put out pointed messages before his meeting with Francis.
Pope Francis to Meet India’s Narendra Modi for the First Time
The meeting comes amid increasing attacks on Christians in the South Asian nation, which is home to one of Asia’s oldest Christian populations.
Meeting of Francis and Biden Will Highlight Rift With U.S. Bishops
The pope and president, who will meet at the Vatican on Friday, are common targets of conservative American bishops seeking to undercut them.
Pope Expresses ‘Willingness’ to Visit Canada for Indigenous Reconciliation
A National Truth and Reconciliation Commission has called for a papal apology for abuses at church-run schools for Indigenous children.
‘Morally, They Are Lost’: Gangs in Haiti, Breaking a Taboo, Target the Church
A French priest in Haiti recalls his kidnapping by 400 Mawozo, the same gang holding 16 Americans and a Canadian, including children, for ransom.
Catholic Church in Sicily Bans Godparents For Now
Part of the Catholic church in Sicily has imposed a three-year prohibition on naming godparents, arguing that the tradition has become merely a way to fortify family ties — and mob ties, too.
John Paul I, Pope for 33 Days in 1978, Will Be Beatified
Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the last Italian pope, bringing him a step closer to becoming a saint.
In Debate Over Conquistadors 500 Years Ago, Spanish Right Sees an Opportunity
Spanish politicians sparred with Pope Francis over their country’s role in conquering the Americas, signaling a nationalist tilt in the conservative establishment.