Donald Trump tells Pope Francis: 'We can use some peace'
The US President next heads to Brussels for
what may prove to be awkward talks with senior NATO and the European Union
figures.
Donald Trump has met the
Pope at the Vatican on the latest leg of his first foreign trip as US
President.
The two leaders, who offer starkly contrasting world views,
appeared to set aside differences to offer a united message of peace.
During the 30-minute meeting at the Apostolic Palace, the Pope
presented the President with copies of his three main teaching documents, a
traditional gift for visiting heads of state, and a medal embossed with an
olive branch.
Mr
Trump received the medal, commenting: "We can use peace". He added he
would be reading the Pope's teachings.
As
the two men chatted, Mr Trump was heard telling the Pope that it was "a
great honour" to meet him.
The
Pope was then introduced to the Trump delegation, including Mr Trump's wife
Melania, his daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, a senior
Presidential advisor.
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