Pope Francis welcomes President Barack Obama as Archbishop George Gaenswein, background left, look at them, at the Vatican Thursday, March 27, 2014. President Barack Obama is holding a historic first meeting with Pope Francis, the pontiff that the president views as a kindred spirit on issues of economic inequality and the poor. Obama arrived at the Vatican Thursday morning amid the pomp and tradition of the Catholic Church, making his way to greet the pope after a long slow procession. (AP Photo/Gabriel Bouys, Pool)
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