President Obama and the Pope will discuss poverty and inequality , the White House says . The visit will be the first between the two . Obama met with Francis ' predecessor , Benedict XVI , in 2009 . `` I have n't had a chance to meet him yet , '' Obama said . Comment:
President Obama and the Pope will discuss poverty and inequality , the White House says . The visit will be the first between the two . Obama met with Francis ' predecessor , Benedict XVI , in 2009 . Comment: