U.S. President Joe Biden signed a condolence book for former Pope Benedict at the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Washington
Biden, a devout Catholic, lauded Benedict after his death for being "a renowned theologian, with a lifetime of devotion to the Church, guided by his principles and faith."U.S. President Joe Biden signs a book of condolences for former Pope Benedict at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See, in Washington, U.S., January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque"I will always cherish our time together at the Vatican when he was Pope discussing Catholic theology," Biden wrote.
The president, a Democrat, has been criticized by some in the Catholic Church for his support of abortion rights. Benedict's death was afor conservatives, who favored the more traditional Catholic Church that the former pope championed. Biden signed the book at the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris also signed the book during a separate visit on Thursday evening.
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