Obama to visit Pope Francis, Kerry says

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Source: CNN

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(CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Pope Francis, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said after his own stop at the Vatican Tuesday -- though it wasn't immediately clear when the meeting between President and pontiff will happen.

"I know that the Holy Father is anticipating the visit of President Obama here, and the President is looking forward to coming here to meet with him," Kerry said in Rome after meeting with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.

Kerry and his counterpart discussed a range of issues, including the Middle East peace process and Africa.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/14/world/europe/vatican-obama-pope-kerry

[hrmjustin]

1. Should be an interesting meeting.

[frazzled]

2. The Pope sees Muslims?

Just kidding

Actually, he washes their feet.

[Firebrand Gary]

3. Bwahahaha

Good one!

[glinda]

4. My husband said an interesting thing the other day.

He said the only person that might be able to help with the Middle East was the Pope. He felt that even though he might not have clout he would be recognized and have some respect on a certain level. I personally don't know what I think on this but it was an interesting thought.

[rpannier]

5. I think he does have clout

I don't think Assad would have wasted a letter on him if the Pope didn't.
Though I think the Pope's clout extends more towards the second tier players (by second tier, I mean those not actually fighting): The US, Russia, UK, etc.
It is often hard to tell. We shall see.

[rpannier]

6. If Obama bows to or kisses the ring of the Pope what will the reich wing reaction be?

I'd love to see Pat Buchanan contort it

[olddad56]

7. I'm not a catholic, but Pope Francis is the only Pope that has ever made any sense to me.

more and more all of the time.