President Obama: Pope Francis Consistent with My Understanding of Jesus

On 60 Minutes Sunday, CBS aired an interview with President Obama about his impression of Pope Francis after he met with the Pontiff at the Vatican in March.

Obama also praised the Pope’s simplicity and spirituality.

Obama explained that the bulk of his conversation with Pope Francis was about youth unemployment, poverty, and economic inequality. He added that the Pope had a big role to play by pricking the consciences of political figures.