Pope Francis 'moral leader in word and deed' says Obama

(ANSA) - New York, April 24 - Pope Francis is "a moral leader in words and deeds," United States President Barack Obama said Thursday in a profile written for Time magazine on the 100 most influential figures in the world. The pope is the type of rare leader "who makes us want to be better people," writes Obama. Francis was Time's Person of the Year for 2013.
    The two leaders met last month when Obama travelled to Rome and Vatican City.
    In his Time magazine tribute, Obama praised the pontiff for his "message of inclusion" and his many acts of kindness.
    "His message of love and inclusion, his regard for 'the least of these,' distills the essence of Jesus' teachings and is a tonic for a cynical age," writes Obama.
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