Pope’s speech to Congress draws thousands to Capitol

Hundreds of invited guests took to the West Lawn at the Capitol to watch the Pope address the members of Congress via Jumbotron.

Biology professor to perform in choir for Pope Francis

Wednesday, St. Mary’s College of Maryland biology professor Jeff Byrd will perform on a lawn in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where the pope is scheduled to celebrate mass — a large change from his typical afternoon location in the lab.