Pope's Commitment To Religious Freedom Highlighted On U.S. Trip
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Emma Green, who covers religion for The Atlantic, about the Pope's meeting with Kim Davis and the complexities of his politics.
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Pope Strikes A Chord With Catholics And Non-Catholics Alike
From The White House to a lunch with homeless people, from the halls of Congress to a Philadelphia prison, Pope Francis made waves during six-day US visit among U.S. Catholics and the public at large.
An Airborne Papal Press Conference As Francis Returns Home
Pope Francis took questions for an hour on his flight back to Rome. Before returning to the Vatican, he offered prayers of gratitude for his U.S. and Cuba visits, NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.
On Plane Back To Rome, Pope Reflects On His First U.S. Visit
A visibly tired Pope Francis spoke with reporters during a freewheeling press conference in the air. Topics included his impressions of the U.S., clergy sex abuse and women's role in the church.
Pope Tells Inmates To Prepare To Put Their Life On The Right Road
On his last day in the U.S., Pope Francis visited inmates at a prison in Pennsylvania and told them they should not view their confinement as an exclusion from society.
Pope Bids Farewell To U.S., At A Final Mass In Philadelphia
Some 1.5 million people were expected to attend the Pope's last Mass in the U.S. on Sunday. It's the centerpiece of his weeklong visit.
Delta Beta Om: Buddha Comes To San Diego's Greek System
New Buddhist fraternity and sorority houses at San Diego State will have meditation, and will stress compassion. They'll also have typical Greek activities, like parties — with mindfulness mixed in.
Pope Unexpectedly Meets With Victims Of Sex Abuse
Francis made the unannounced visit on the last day of his six-day trip to the U.S., which will conclude with a huge Mass in Philadelphia.
Pope In Philadelphia: 'In Families, There Is Always Light'
In remarks delivered at the Festival of Families, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of caring for grandparents and children. Earlier in the day, he spoke at Independence Hall.
Why Philadelphia Loves The Pope
On the final leg of his U.S. visit, Pope Francis arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday to celebrate Mass and address a huge public gathering outside the city's Independence Hall.