The Kiss of Death (Video)

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he is "hugely impressed" with Pope Francis' humble style.

In an interview with CNBC, Obama was asked what he thought about the Roman Catholic leader's recent comments that the church has become too focused on issues like gay rights and abortions.

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"He's also someone who is first and foremost thinking about how to embrace people as opposed to push them away," Obama continued. "For any religious leader, that's a quality I admire."