President Joe Biden is set to visit Italy next month in what is likely the final international trip of his presidency.
This week, the White House announced Biden will tour Italy from January 9 to 12, where he will visit with Pope Francis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
At a Dec. 20 press briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden’s audience with the Pope will focus on peace efforts around the world. She said Biden will also use the visit to “highlight the strength of the U.S.–Italy relationship, thank Prime Minister Meloni for her strong leadership of the G7 over the past year, and discuss important challenges facing the world.”...
