President Obama is expected to host Pope Francis at the White House during his visit to the United States on September 23rd.
Obama has previously expressed the fact he admired the Pope and his ability to to bring attention to issues concerning income inequality.The president met the Pope for the first time at the Vatican in 2014 and at that time he urged him to visit the U.S. and discuss a range of issues that include economic opportunity and immigration reform.
Obama has not always had a friendly relationship with Catholic Leadership though. In 2009 when he met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican they had opposite views on issues such as abortion and stem cell research.
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While the Pope is in Washington, he will also address a joint meeting of Congress. It will be the first time a Pope has done so in US history. The Pope will also speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City as well as go to the World Meeting of Families event in Philadelphia.