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The President Meets Pope Francis

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05.24.17 | 9:47 am

They clashed during the 2016 campaign. But today President Trump visit Pope Francis at the Vatican, only with his family and a few top aides.

Ivanka Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and President Donald Trump stand with Pope Francis during a meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Pope Francis poses with President Donald Trump on the occasion of their private audience, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (L’Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
Pope Francis poses with President Donald Trump on the occasion of their private audience, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (L’Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
President Donald Trump meets with Pope Francis, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Pope Francis, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Pope Francis shakes hands with Ivanka Trump on the occasion of a private audience, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (L’Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
President Donald Trump stands with Pope Francis during a meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
U.S. President Donald Trump stands with Pope Francis during a meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
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