Washington, D.C., was the first leg of the pope’s three-city tour.
Washington
Selling Faith and Buttons
Visitors to the National Mall look to souvenir vendors to capture their experience. And for those visiting Washington in the hopes of seeing Pope Francis could find plenty to take back home as reminders of their visit and the Pope’s trip to America.
Unlike 2013, food aid would stop with another government shutdown
Federal food assistance program has no reserves to hold it over in the event of a government shutdown.
Pope’s visit Sparks Maryland Congregations to Push for Climate Legislation
More than 80 congregations throughout the state are standing behind a multi-faith effort to spread climate change awareness and improve Maryland environmental policy.
Pope Francis Asks Americans to Aid the Poor, Save the Planet
The pope’s speech, which had been widely expected to wade into political territory, subtly touched on issues of immigration, climate change, abortion and marriage, weaving them into a narrative about securing a more peaceful and just future.
A Papal Blessing – and High-Fives – Among the Homeless
Pope Francis visits the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington to meet with the homeless and bless their meal.
Washington and Fellow Underdogs Succeed in Wacky Week 2
In the NFL’s history, never have the teams from Cleveland, Jacksonville, Oakland, Tampa Bay and Washington all won on the same day…until this weekend.
Pope Francis wows thousands who trekked to Washington for a glimpse
Following a meeting with President Barack Obama, Pope Francis traveled in a Jeep Wrangler popemobile between the Ellipse and along a portion of the National Mall in a papal parade, in front of thousands of attendees who waited for hours ahead of the event.