Politics & Government

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Former Obama Adviser David Axelrod. Could He Meet With Former President Soon?

The meeting has many wondering if the pope might soon have a formal meeting with Obama himself.

(CBS Chicago)

April 10, 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday met with David Axelrod, a longtime Democratic strategist and former senior advisor to former President Barack Obama.

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The meeting has many wondering if the pope might soon have a formal meeting with Obama himself.

The meeting has many wondering if the pope might soon have a formal meeting with Obama himself.

Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.