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Here's what Pope Francis is likely to tell the US Congress
On Thursday Pope Francis will become the first Bishop of Rome to address a joint session of the US Senate... Read more
Vatican pushes back over White House invite to Catholic dissidents
The presence of LGBT activists and other controversial guests at the White House welcoming ceremony for Pope Francis has reportedly... Read more
When Pope Francis comes to the US, he won't just talk about the environment
Pope Francis’ ecology encyclical is about a lot more than recycling – it speaks to man’s deepest relationships – and... Read more
Over 45 million live in poverty as Pope Francis comes to visit
Carolyn Smith of Dayton, Ohio was living without food or working utilities and in “in an utter, total state of... Read more
Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.
The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar… Read more
Here's your best chance to see Pope Francis in DC
All official events for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. are ticketed, but there is a new opportunity for... Read more
Inside a dubious LGBT media guide to Pope Francis' visit
As Pope Francis' trip to the U.S. nears, the LGBT advocacy organization GLAAD has released a media guide encouraging journalists... Read more
DC choir hopes Pope Francis will sing along
Choir members from around the Washington, D.C. archdiocese chosen to sing for Pope Francis during his visit later this month... Read more
Pope Francis holds virtual audience with Americans in Chicago, Texas, LA
Pope Francis on Monday took part in a virtual audience with a group of Americans, less than a month before... Read more
#PopUpPope brings hope to the inner city ahead of papal visit
In his nearly two-and-a-half year papacy, Pope Francis has spoken countless times about bringing the hope of Christ to society's... Read more
Here's how one Catholic congressman is prepping for the Pope's US visit
As the nation’s capital works to get ready for Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. this fall, one Catholic congressman... Read more
Make friends with your congressman – and you just might get to see the Pope
The final plans are set for the public’s chance to watch Pope Francis’ Sept. 24 address to Congress live at... Read more
Want to walk with Pope Francis? Then take this pledge
Catholics in Washington, D.C. are hoping a new charity pledge will go viral like last year’s “Ice Bucket Challenge,” but... Read more
Pope Francis goes to Washington (and will reach an even bigger crowd than planned)
The setting for Pope Francis’ address to Congress in September just grew by giant proportions as the public will be... Read more
Bishops expect Pope Francis' visit to have profound impact on US
Looking forward to Pope Francis' September visit to the U.S., the nation's bishops were exuberant on Tuesday, as the itinerary... Read more
An altar for Pope Francis: CUA students' design to enliven DC Mass
For most graduating college seniors, the final weeks of school focus on exams, saying goodbyes and looking to their next... Read more
Pope Francis to visit White House Sept. 23
U.S. officials have confirmed that Pope Francis will make a stop at the White House to meet with President Barack... Read more
Pope Francis goes to Washington: will Congress listen?
Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress during his U.S. visit in September will be a “wonderful opportunity,”... Read more
Pope confirms three US stops in September, no Mexico for now
During his in-flight press conference from Manila to Rome, Pope Francis confirmed he plans stops in Philadelphia, New York City... Read more
California bishops to Pope: Thanks for the new saint!
Two California bishops have voiced elation and gratitude at Pope Francis’ announcement that he will canonize Blessed Junípero Serra, OFM,... Read more
