WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama offered warm wishes to new Pope Francis I on Wednesday and said the choice of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina speaks to the vitality of increasingly important Latin America.
Vice President Joe Biden will lead the U.S. delegation to ceremonies at the Vatican marking the new pope's installation, an Obama administration official said.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
