Day: October 25, 2024

I had the distinct honor of meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican. We discussed the importance of protecting the lives of innocent civilians in conflict zones around the world, including in Ukraine and amidst the crisis in the Middle East. I thanked Pope Francis… pic.twitter.com/R6rh925p8i

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 25, 2024