Pope Francis

The Hectic, Tiring, Exciting Task Of Covering A Papal Tour

7:43am September 26, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli has been traveling with the pope all week — averaging three hours of sleep per night. Here's what it's like being among the 76 journalists following Pope Francis.

Pope Francis places a white rose at the South Pool of the Sept. 11 memorial in downtown Manhattan on Friday.

At Sept. 11 Memorial, Pope Francis Says 'Grief is Palpable'

4:46pm September 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Pope Francis led an interfaith prayer service at the museum commemorating those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Pope Francis Tells U.N.: Put Humanity Before Partisan Interests

4:12pm September 25, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The pontiff is the fourth to address the United Nations. He spoke extensively about climate change and the environment, equality of opportunity and international justice.

Tough Words From Pope Francis: 8 Great Quotes From His U.N. Speech

2:28pm September 25, 2015

by Jason Beaubien

When it comes to global health and development, the pontiff made it plain as day: We are all to blame for earth's problems.

Pope Francis reaches out to 5th grader Omodele Ojo of East New York, Brooklyn during his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday.

Pope Francis Inspires Black Catholics, Despite Complicated Church History On Race

12:10pm September 25, 2015

by Mary C. Curtis

The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.

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Pope Francis leaves St. Patrick's Cathedral in a Fiat 500L in New York City on Thursday.

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The Pope, His Black Fiat And The Symbolism Behind It

12:10pm September 25, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The Fiat has been the talk of the town, and everyone wants to get a peek. Theologians say the little car packs a whole lot of meaning: "It's just such a perfect metaphor for his message."

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Pope Francis Applauded For Message On Poverty At U.N.

12:10pm September 25, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

As part of his U.S. tour, Pope Francis spoke to the United Nation's General Assembly. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli discusses the pope's address with Renee Montagne.

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Pope Francis greets people at Catholic Charities in Washington, D.C., before having lunch with hundreds of low-income and homeless people.

Pope Francis Bids Ciao To D.C., Bound For New York City

6:18pm September 24, 2015

by Scott Neuman

After addressing a joint meeting of Congress and lunching with some 300 low-income and homeless people at Catholic Charities, the pontiff left for New York, the next stop on his U.S. tour.

Comic Jim Gaffigan On Stand-Up, Faith And Opening For The Pope

4:50pm September 24, 2015

On Saturday, Gaffigan will perform for an audience that may include Pope Francis. A practicing Catholic, the comic says faith is a central part of his humor.

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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."