Pope Francis in D.C.
Pope Francis visits Washington, D.C. on the first leg of his American trip
Catholic Church
Is Wall Street praying for a papal pop?
The S&P 500 has gone up whenever the head of the Catholic Church addresses the United Nations. This time, however, it might require a miracle
Saints in America
During his visit, Pope Francis' canonization of controversial friar Junipero Serra is the first on U.S. soil; 11 saints have had a connection to the U.S.
Thousands cheer Pope Francis during Washington parade
The pontiff is traveling to Washington, New York, and Philadelphia during his first-ever visit to the U.S.
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
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
Pope Francis in America
Pope Francis visits Washington, New York and Philadelphia
The pope's visit is setting off scam alarms
Phony tickets and bogus transportation deals are among the cons aimed at duping people who'll do anything to see Francis
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
The last time a pope visited the U.S.
The last time a pope visited the U.S. was seven years ago, when then-President George W. Bush welcomed then-Pope Benedict to Washington
Pope's visit sparks pledge of kindness in U.S.
One woman is honoring Pope Francis' arrival with an unbelievably generous gift
Pope's visit helps thaw relations between church and Cuba
Pope Francis celebrated Mass with tens of thousands of people on his final day in Cuba Monday
Popes in the U.S., then and now
After wrapping up his trip to Cuba, Pope Francis heads to Washington for the 10th papal visit to American soil, and one that brings firsts of its own
Pope Francis visits Cuba
The pontiff arrived on the island nation to spend three days visiting Havana, Holguin and Santiago, before traveling to the U.S.
The Francis Effect
The vast majority of American Catholics approve of the direction the pope is leading their church - but will it draw them back to an institution slow to change?
CBS News/NYT poll: Majority of U.S. Catholics positive about Church
But most would like to see more reform of Vatican doctrine
How Pope Francis has changed the rules of annulment
From December, Catholic couples who decide to break a marriage will find it easier to stay in the church's good graces
Breaking up is hard to do, but easier soon for Catholics
In ongoing quest to level platform for Catholics of all socioeconomic levels, Pope Francis to make annulling marriage cheaper, easier
Pope calls on Europe's Catholics to shelter refugees
As desperate but grateful migrants flood into Germany and Austria, Francis says each parish on the continent should shelter one family
Silence for ex-Vatican diplomat at his funeral
Jozef Wesolowski went on trial in a Holy See courtroom not long before he died on child sexual abuse charges
Supporters make sainthood case for legendary Old West nun
Sister Blandina Segale was an unsung heroine of the frontier and now supporters push for her to be canonized
Pope weighs in on divorced Catholics who remarry
Francis' emphasis on mercy in church leadership has raised hope among many such Catholics that he might lift Communion ban
Poll: Pope Francis' approval rating drops in U.S.
Though still viewed favorably among Americans, pontiff's image has declined since early 2014; conservative cleric faults confusion over Vatican's stance on social issues
Archbishop: School that fired gay teacher showed "common sense"
Philadelphia teacher says she lost her job at a Catholic school even though she told the school about her same-sex marriage when she was hired
Boy Scouts move closer to ending ban on gay adult leaders
Executive committee for Boy Scouts of America approved a resolution that would end the organizations ban and become official policy if ratified
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