There’s an intriguing subplot to President Joe Biden’s upcoming meeting with Pope Francis.
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Biden receives Communion in Rome amid debate in US
President Joe Biden received Communion at St. Patrick’s Church during Saturday Vigil Mass, a day after saying Pope Francis told him he should continue to partake in the sacrament, despite the opposition of some conservatives in the U.S.