In Rome, the Eternal City, everything is a matter of time. As narrow as it may sound, the timing of the meetings between the Pope and his guests matters. Joe Biden thus met Pope Francis on Friday for seventy-five minutes! It was more than with President Obama, fifty-two minutes in 2014 and significantly more than with Donald Trump, thirty minutes in 2017 ... Another important detail, the smile of the Pope and his interlocutor, both radiant, at the image of two friends, having pleasure in seeing each other again and who were meeting again for the fourth time. Even though it was the first for Biden as president. The contrast is stark with the papal pout on the side of President Trump. "
It's good to be back
Biden said, all smiles, to his welcoming committee in the Vatican's San Damasius courtyard as soon as he got out of his imposing limousine and followed by his wife, Jill, wearing a black mantilla.
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