Obama Meets the Pope
Barbie Latza Nadeau has reported from Italy for Newsweek Magazine since 1997. She also writes for CNN Traveller, Budget Travel Magazine and Frommer's.
The first family met privately with the pope today before heading to Ghana. Barbie Latza Nadeau reports on what Obama-and George Clooney-accomplished at the G-8. Plus, new photos.
Right Place, Wrong Pope
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