Andrew Young : President Barack Obama will make economic inequality a priority . Pope Francis has condemned modern capitalism 's ` ` idolatry of money , '' he writes . Hammond : The White House said the president would travel to the Vatican in March . To date , mainstream left parties in many countries have failed to capitalize electorally , particularly in Europe , on the last few years of economic downturn that has been the most acute period of crisis since at least the 1930s . The visit is a sign Obama recognizes the momentum behind this issue , he says .
Andrew Young : President Barack Obama will make economic inequality a priority . Pope Francis has condemned modern capitalism 's ` ` idolatry of money , '' he writes . Hammond : The White House said the president would travel to the Vatican in March . The visit is a sign Obama recognizes the momentum behind this issue , he says .