Pope Francis, World Bank president Jim Yong Kim mull joint action on poverty

Pope Francis and World Bank president Jim Yong Kim have discussed the possibility of working together in the struggle against global extreme poverty during a meeting at the Vatican.

"What the Holy Father has been saying about inclusion and poverty is exactly the same thing as what we've been saying," Mr Kim, a trained doctor, told reporters after his audience with the pontiff on Monday.

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"As an advocate, Pope Francis I think is unparalleled," he said. "His participation and his leadership in the global movement to end poverty would really solidify that movement."

Mr Kim explained that the World Bank is also looking at restoring an inter-faith advisory council and had already reached out to leaders of other faiths.