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This is what Pope Francis and Barack Obama discussed during his historic visit to the White House in 2015

This is what Pope Francis and Barack Obama discussed during his historic visit to the White House in 2015

Pope Francis, who began his papacy in 2013 and passed away on April 21, 2025, made history with a memorable 2015 visit to Washington, D.C., where he met President Barack Obama and delivered a landmark speech. The rare trip marked only the latest in a tradition since 1979, with each sitting pope making just one…

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