I Am a 'Great Admirer'- Barack Obama Meets Pope for First Time

Obama arrived this morning at the Vatican's ornate grounds.. After a slow procession he was introduced to Pope Francis.. Obama said that it was wonderful and a great honour to meet the Pontiff.. Their private discussion went over by nearly half hour Obama presented the Pope with a chest of fruit and vegetable seeds

It is hoped the seeds will be planted in gardens of the papal residence Pope Francis has a 76 per cent approval rating in the U.S. according to poll.. One is a world leader who has been praised for his humility and outlook on the world. The other is an American president, once the international superstar of the political stage..
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So it is no surprise that President Barack Obama has travelled to the Vatican in Rome possibly to get some tips from the popular Pope Francis who now even has own weekly glossy magazine dedicated to him.
As he sat down with the Pontiff at the Vatican this morning, Obama called himself a 'great admirer' of the pope. Their historic first meeting comes as Obama's administration and the church remain deeply split on issues of abortion and contraception.