Pope Francis Congratulates U.S. President-elect, Biden
Pope Francis has yesterday, congratulated message to Joe Biden, making the head of the Catholic Church the ninth world leader to speak personally with the former Vice President since he became president-elect. Biden will become the nation’s second Roman Catholic president, following John F. Kennedy, when he is inaugurated on Jan. 20. “The president-elect thanked His Holiness for extending blessings and congratulations and noted his appreciation for His Holiness’ leadership in promoting peace, reconciliation, and the common bonds of humanity around the world,” a statement from the Biden campaign read. “The president-elect expressed his desire to work together on the…