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| Pope Francis and President Barack Obama smile as they exchange gifts, at the Vatican Thursday, March 27, 2014. President Barack Obama called himself a "great admirer" of Pope Francis as he sat down at the Vatican Thursday with the pontiff he considers a kindred spirit on issues of economic inequality. Their historic first meeting comes as Obama's administration and the church remain deeply split on issues of abortion and contraception. (AP Photo/Gabriel Bouys, Pool) |
US President Barack Obama was once the biggest superstar on the international stage. On Thursday, he headed here to benefit from the popularity of his replacement: Pope Francis.
The visit was a rare chance for Obama to associate himself with a world leader whose cool factor far outweighs his own, and it comes at a critical time in his presidency.
The White House is still recovering from what aides call a “lost year,” and the president’s job approval ratings at home are dipping to new lows.
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| “Wonderful meeting you, I’m a great admirer,” Obama said as the pope greeted him in the Small Throne Room, just outside the Papal Library. The pair, plus two interpreters. |
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President Barack Obama's meeting with Pope Francis marks his second papal visit and first with the current vicar of Rom
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