The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified.

Joe Biden's visit with Pope Francis will be part of a three-day trip to Italy in January, likely the last international trip of Biden's presidency.

President Joe Biden is expected to see Pope Francis on what is likely to be the last overseas trip of his presidency, three unnamed sources familiar with the matter told The Associated Press (AP) in a story published Thursday. The trip is scheduled for next month, according to the sources.

In her interview, Pelosi also spoke about the decline of Catholic support for the Democratic Party in the 2024 elections and her feuds with Catholic bishops over her adamant support of abortion.

President Biden will travel to Italy in January for meetings with Pope Francis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Italian President Sergio Mattarella. The trip, from Jan. 9 to 12, will

Biden, a devout Roman Catholic, met with Pope Francis earlier this year while ... has come under fire from some Catholics over his support of abortion rights and same-sex marriages.

The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis' wish that Belgium's late king be beatified.

Pope Francis delivered Christmas messages at the Vatican, warning against gossip, while the Holy See announced he is experiencing cold symptoms.