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Pope Francis reads from his prepared remarks as he addresses a joint meeting of Congress.

The 1 Line Pope Francis Left Out Of His Speech

4:22pm September 24, 2015

by Peter Overby

The pope spoke for 51 minutes before Congress and read his speech verbatim from prepared remarks. That is, except for one line he omitted about politics not being "a slave to the economy and finance."

Pope Francis Highlights Climate Change At White House

2:04pm September 24, 2015

by Scott Horsley

President Obama welcomed the pope to the White House Wednesday. The two men have a shared interest in addressing climate change and income inequality, though they disagree on issues such as abortion.

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Pope Francis speaks in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. He is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress.

The 10 Most Political Moments In Pope Francis' Address To Congress

1:51pm September 24, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The speech had something for everyone. It had several lines that might have made members of both parties uncomfortable — but mostly Republicans.

Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday.

'I Am Convinced That We Can Make A Difference,' Pope Tells Congress

12:53pm September 24, 2015

by Scott Neuman

In a nearly hourlong speech, Pope Francis called for action on climate change, encouraged empathy for immigrants and advocated for the poor. He also said he supports abolishing the death penalty.

President Barack Obama and Pope Francis stand at attention during the playing of the national anthems during a state arrival ceremony for the pope on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday.

Pope Francis Tells His U.S. Bishops Not To Shy Away From Big Issues

12:42pm September 24, 2015

by Bill Chappell

When it comes to abortion, hunger, war, immigrants who drown, the sick and the environment, "it is wrong to look the other way or remain silent," Francis said.

Pope Francis arrives for the canonization Mass for Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis Celebrates First U.S. Mass, Canonizes New Saint

12:41pm September 24, 2015

by Laura Wagner

During the Mass celebrated at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Junipero Serra became the first saint canonized on U.S. soil.

Pope Francis waves to a crowd from the speaker's balcony at the Capitol on Thursday. In his speech, Francis lauded two Catholics: Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton.

In Pope Francis' Congress Speech, Praise For Dorothy Day And Thomas Merton

12:41pm September 24, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Calling them "four representatives of the American people," Pope Francis lauded Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln.

LISTEN: The Pope's Speech To Congress

12:41pm September 24, 2015

by NPR Staff

In case you missed it: The full audio of Pope Francis' speech to a joint meeting of Congress, paired with his prepared remarks and analysis from Morning Edition.

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In Speech On The Hill, Pope's Remarks To Congress Send A Message (Or 3)

12:20pm September 24, 2015

by Renee Montagne

In a speech before a joint meeting of Congress, the Catholic Church leader offered words threaded heavily with politics. For analysis, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea.

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For Pope At Congress, A Historic Speech That's Hard To Pigeonhole

12:20pm September 24, 2015

by Renee Montagne

What does it mean to U.S. politicians when the Pope calls for an end to income inequality, an attack on Climate Change and respect for religious freedom? Renee Montagne asks NPR's Tom Gjelten.

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