Pope meets with Clinton to discuss a range of global issues

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA)- Pope Francis, the world Catholic leader, is meeting with US former President Bill Clinton to open this year`s Clinton Global Initiative.

AP reported the pontiff, during an onstage videoconference with Clinton Monday morning, will discuss broad issues — including climate change, the refugee crisis, the welfare of children.

Pope also tell the attendees about specific projects like the work of Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital in Italy.

The two-day conference will take place in New York on Monday and Tuesday, as leaders in politics, business and philanthropy gather to work on potential solutions to global concerns.