Pope Francis : President Pope Francis will make economic inequality a priority . It will also encourage campaigning on similar themes by politicians around the world , especially from the left of center . Barack Obama has criticized modern society 's `` idolatry of money , '' he writes . Hammond : Labour Party announced the president will travel to the Vatican in March . The visit is a sign Obama recognizes the momentum behind this issue , he says .
Pope Francis : President Pope Francis will make economic inequality a priority . Barack Obama has criticized modern society 's `` idolatry of money , '' he writes . Hammond : Labour Party announced the president will travel to the Vatican in March . The visit is a sign Obama recognizes the momentum behind this issue , he says .