This approximates Paradise,” Newsom, a Democrat, said. Biden was scheduled to travel to Rome on Thursday, where the White House said earlier in the day that he’d meet with Pope Francis ...

The pope’s comments provided the latest indication of a potential rekindling of frictions between the Vatican and the next ...

Just hours after his presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. Monday, Trump returned to the White House for a second ...

In his call with the pope, Biden "expressed his deep regret that he was unable to visit Rome and Vatican City," the White House said. "They also discussed efforts to advance peace around the world, ...

canceling plans to travel to Rome for a personal meeting with Pope Francis this weekend as wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles. The White House announced that the trip was off on ...

Winfield reported from Rome. AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest U.S. civilian honor, the White House announced on Saturday. Biden, the nation's second ...