File photo: US Secretary of State John Kerry
John Kerry, the first Catholic Secretary of State, would travel to Vatican to meet the Holy See Pietro Parolin, the new Secretary of State of the Vatican.
"This year also marks the 30th anniversary of our diplomatic relationship with the Holy See, and Secretary Kerry is, of course, Catholic, the first Catholic Secretary of State since Secretary Muskie," State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Marie Harf, told reporters at her daily news conference.
During the meeting at the Vatican today, the two leaders would discuss the foreign policy priorities including the Middle East peace process, poverty, and humanitarian issues.
"The United States values the Vatican's vital role globally, leading on international issues and peace efforts," Harf said.
Kerry will also attend the Syria Donor's Conference in Kuwait City.