Saudi Arabia Faces Criticism Over Hajj Stampede That Killed 700
Iran accuses Riyadh of "incompetence" for the Saudi government's handling of security during the pilgrimage.
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Pope Francis Meets Homeless At Catholic Charities In Washington, D.C.
Pope Francis spent time with homeless, immigrant and other low-income clients of Catholic Charities on his last day in Washington, D.C., Thursday.
Pope Francis Attends Service At St. Patrick's Cathedral In New York
Pope Francis' agenda in New York City starts with a prayer service at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Many came to stand outside the cathedral to be close to the pope.
'A Street Divided' Explores The History Of An Arab-Israeli No Man's Land
Renee Montagne talks with Dion Nissenbaum, whose book tells the stories of Israeli and Palestinian families on Assael Street, a political and religious fault line in Jerusalem since 1948.
Pope Francis Bids Ciao To D.C., Bound For New York City
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
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.
The 1 Line Pope Francis Left Out Of His Speech
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
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.
The 10 Most Political Moments In Pope Francis' Address To Congress
The speech had something for everyone. It had several lines that might have made members of both parties uncomfortable — but mostly Republicans.
'I Am Convinced That We Can Make A Difference,' Pope Tells Congress
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.