President Obama and the Pope will discuss poverty and inequality , the White House said . The visit will be the first between the two . But Kerry did not specify when . Obama met with Francis ' predecessor , Benedict XVI , in 2009 . The President will also to visit the Netherlands and Belgium .
President Obama and the Pope will discuss poverty and inequality , the White House said . The visit will be the first between the two . Obama met with Francis ' predecessor , Benedict XVI , in 2009 . The President will also to visit the Netherlands and Belgium .