Pope Francis Tells His U.S. Bishops Not To Shy Away From Big Issues
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.
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Pope Francis Celebrates First U.S. Mass, Canonizes New Saint
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.
In Pope Francis' Congress Speech, Praise For Dorothy Day And Thomas Merton
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
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.
In Speech On The Hill, Pope's Remarks To Congress Send A Message (Or 3)
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.
For Pope At Congress, A Historic Speech That's Hard To Pigeonhole
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.
Free Tickets To Pope's Mass In Philadelphia Now For Sale
After being made available for free online, they're now fetching $150. The sellers apparently missed Francis' sermon this summer calling the "unfettered pursuit of money" the "dung of the devil."
Blessed To Be Popemobile: Fiat Provides Rides For Pope Francis' U.S. Visit
Pope Francis is ditching the limo while visiting Washington, D.C. He rode in a Fiat yesterday and will be driving around town in a modified Jeep Wrangler.
People Outside Washington, D.C., Basilica Share Why Pope Francis Resonates
NPR's Kelly McEvers asks people waiting at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: How has your thinking about the Church changed since Francis became Pope?"
Pope Francis Celebrates First-Ever Mass In U.S.
Pope Francis canonized the United States' first saint, Junipero Serra, on Wednesday. The controversial Spanish missionary founded Catholic missions in California in the 18th century.