Pope Francis' popemobile unlike any other
The vehicle pontiff will travel in during his time in the U.S. is open and unarmored, reflecting the pope's style
Pope Francis in America
American Catholics divided on Pope Francis
While overwhelming majority of Catholics in the U.S. approve of direction pope is taking the church, others are concerned
For ages, popes road on the shoulders of the faithful
For ages, popes road on the shoulders of the faithful. But after an assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, everything changed. The popemobile was created to protect the pope from any harm with its heavy armor and glass cover. Pope Francis calls it, “a glass sardine can." Bill Plante reports from Washington.
Pope Francis set foot on American soil for the first time in his life Tuesday as he landed at Joint Base Andrews and was greeted by President Obama
Pope Francis set foot on American soil for the first time in his life Tuesday as he landed at Joint Base Andrews and was greeted by President Obama. Chip Reid is following the pope in Washington.
Women prisoners in Pa. counting down to arrival of Pope Francis
During his visit, the pope will meet men and women imprisoned at the Curran-Fromhold prison complex in northeast Philadelphia
Pope Francis in America
Pope Francis visits Washington, New York and Philadelphia
Pope Francis arrives in the United States
"Ho ho, hey hey, we love Pope Francis every day!" a group of Catholic schoolchildren cheered at Joint Base Andrews, where the pope arrived Tuesday
The pope's visit is setting off scam alarms
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Pope Francis' schedule for U.S. visit
After a historic visit in Cuba, the pope begins his United States visit in Washington D.C. before traveling to NYC and Philadelphia
Pope's trip comes as churches fight to stay open
Parishioners push back on closings as Catholic Church struggles to shift aging resources to meet its 21st century needs
No touching Pope Francis, congressional leaders tell lawmakers
Ahead of the pope's historic visit to Capitol Hill, leaders warn their members to be on their best behavior
The "people's pope"? Not among some conservative Catholics
Some say the pontiff's message of mercy and forgiveness is "watering down" the Catholic doctrine
Pope Francis' visit could delay new iPhone deliveries
Street closures and security measures could get in the way of some highly anticipated deliveries
Cardinal Dolan on pope visit: "I feel like the father of the bride"
The Archbishop of New York talks about what Pope Francis hopes to accomplish during his whirlwind tour of America
NYPD chief: Pope will "have 6,000 additional guardian angels"
New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton says NYC, D.C. and Philly hope to create a "seamless operation" to guard Francis
It is the first time Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York will host a papal visit
The pope will be greeted by President Obama when he arrives at Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday. He speaks to Congress Thursday before traveling to New York City. It is the first time Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York will host a papal visit. The archbishop joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the significance of the pope’s historic U.S. visit.
A CBS News/New York Times poll finds 79 percent of Catholic Americans approve of the direction the pope is leading the church
A CBS News/New York Times poll finds 79 percent of Catholic Americans approve of the direction the pope is leading the church. But some Catholics worry the church is changing too much. Jan Crawford reports from Washington's Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where the pope will celebrate mass on Wednesday.
Pope's visit triggers unprecedented security operation in U.S.
"It is all hands on deck," says FBI official as law enforcement officials prepare to guard pope well-known for mingling with the crowds
Final countdown to pope's U.S. visit
Francis will arrive in Washington to begin historic trip, which will also take him to NYC and Philadelphia
A primer on Pope Francis' politics
Pope Francis arrives Tuesday in the U.S., where he could weigh in on issues like abortion, marriage and sexuality, climate change, income inequality and immigration
Pope's visit sparks pledge of kindness in U.S.
One woman is honoring Pope Francis' arrival with an unbelievably generous gift
Coast Guard out in force ahead of pope's Philadelphia visit
From the water to the streets, plans for protecting the pope have been underway in Philadelphia for nearly eight months
More than 80,000 people have committed to engage in acts of kindness as a way to honor Pope Francis' visit
More than 80,000 people have committed to engage in acts of kindness as a way to honor Pope Francis' visit. It's called the Walk With Francis Pledge. Chip Reid reports.
One of the biggest security operations in U.S. history is underway as officials prepare for Pope Francis' visit to America
One of the biggest security operations in U.S. history is underway as officials prepare for Pope Francis' visit to America. Jeff Pegues reports from a Coast Guard boat on the Delaware River in Philadelphia.
While the pope delivered mass in Havana over the weekend, other Cubans worshiped in more modest settings
While the pope delivered mass in Havana over the weekend, other Cubans worshiped in more modest settings. Allen Pizzey reports.
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Washington National Opera says it's leaving the Kennedy Center
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