The Vatican has canceled a live broadcast of a meeting between Biden and the Pope
According to IRNA on Thursday, Biden left Washington for the Italian capital, Rome, to attend the G20 summit and the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Biden is scheduled to meet with Pope Francis, the world’s Catholic leader, at the Vatican on Friday, the second visit by a US Catholic president since John F. Kennedy, CNN reported. Kennedy has been around for the last 50 years.
The Associated Press reported hours ago that the Vatican has abruptly canceled President Biden’s scheduled live broadcast with Pope Francis, a move that has drawn protests from the world’s media.
The Associated Press added: “The Vatican welcomes excerpts and scenes from the two officials’ presence at the Francis Library before private talks begin; It will not broadcast live and will disable the cameras at this time.
Biden has met with Pope Francis three times so far, but this will be his first meeting as US president.
Two-day meeting of Group-20 in Rome
According to reports, Biden will also meet with the G20 leaders in the two-day G20 summit in Rome from October 30 to 31 to discuss the coronavirus epidemic, improving the world economy and climate issues.
COP26 Summit in Scotland
After Rome, he will travel to Galsco, Scotland, to attend the two-day UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which begins on 1 November. *
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