President Joe Biden is set to depart for Rome and Vatican City on Thursday for the last foreign trip of his presidency. The White House has announced that the trip aims to showcase the strength of partnerships across the globe as Biden prepares to leave office in two weeks.
During the trip, President Biden will have the opportunity to meet with several international leaders, including His Holiness Pope Francis, the president of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The focus of the discussions will be on advancing peace worldwide and addressing the suffering of vulnerable communities, particularly through Pope Francis's human rights advocacy efforts.