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Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Sept. 24. In the first such speech by a pope, he called on Congress to stop bickering as the world needs help.

Pope tells U.S. Congress to stop bickering, world needs your help

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WASHINGTON - The past, the promise and the potential of the United States must not be smothered by bickering and even hatred at a time when the American people and indeed the world need a helping hand, Pope Francis told the U.S. Congress.

Tourists walk past a statue of Blessed Junipero Serra in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington Sept. 21. Pope Francis celebrated a Mass of canonization for Blessed Junipero Serra Sept. 23 outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.

St. Junipero Serra brought Jesus to the worthy Native Americans

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As Pope Francis presided at the canonization of St. Junipero Serra I was inside the Museum of the American Indian down on the southern tip of Manhattan Island —– the island purchased from the Canarsee nation in the 17th century with coloured beads.

Pope Francis walks through the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as he arrives to celebrate Mass and the canonization of Junipero Serra Sept. 23 in Washington.

Junipero Serra a trailblazer, Pope says at canonization Mass

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WASHINGTON - Canonizing the 18th-century Spanish missionary Junipero Serra, Pope Francis insisted a person's faith is alive only when it is shared.

Pope Francis addresses U.S. bishops during a meeting at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington Sept. 23

Pope Francis tells U.S. bishops to reject ‘harsh and divisive’ battles, be open to others

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WASHINGTON - In a deeply personal talk that blended poetry and a new set of marching orders for the U.S. hierarchy, Pope Francis told U.S. bishops to reject “harsh and divisive language” and to reach out to the world, especially those in need.

Pope Francis meets with U.S. bishops in the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington Sept. 23.

Be shepherds concerned only for God and others, Pope tells U.S. bishops

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WASHINGTON - Acknowledging the real challenges and burdens the U.S. bishops face in their ministry, Pope Francis shared with them his own experience as a pastor and urged them to keep their eyes focused on Jesus and their hearts open to others.

U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Pope Francis during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Sept. 23.

Pope seeking to reconcile and build bridges

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Pope Francis may have kickstarted a process of re-establishing diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States more than a year ago, but this Pope has no intention of leaving well enough alone.

Pope Francis speaks during a ceremony with U.S. President Barack Obama on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Sept. 23.

Pope’s message has inspired so many Americans, Obama says

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WASHINGTON - Pope Francis introduced himself to President Barack Obama and all people of the United States as a "son of an immigrant family" arriving in the United States for the first time to learn from others and to share from his own experience.

Harold and Carmela Lubeski of Cure of Ars Parish in Merrick, N.Y., display their tickets for Mass with Pope Francis at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Tickets for Pope Francis’ procession through Central Park have started appearing for sale at huge markups on website like Craigslist and eBay.

Pope Francis tickets prompt debate: Is it better to scalp or to receive?

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NEW YORK - When free tickets to see Pope Francis’ procession through Central Park on Sept. 25 started appearing for sale at huge markups on web sites like Craigslist and eBay, the reaction was swift and strong.

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Pope Francis at Joint Base Andrews as the pope arrives to the United States for the first time Sept. 22.

Pope Francis arrives, reassures Americans: ‘I’m a Catholic, not a communist!’

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WASHINGTON - Pope Francis touched down in Washington on Sept. 22 after a historic visit to Cuba, the first Latin American Pope in history on his first trip to the United States. He comes “as a migrant,” as a top papal aide put it, on a six-day visit filled with great expectations for the popular pontiff but also numerous challenges.

Pope Francis speaks to media aboard his flight from Cuba to the United States Sept. 22.

Meeting reporters on plane, Pope defends his teaching on social issues

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ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM CUBA - Pope Francis defended his position on the economy, the environment and other social issues as faithful repetitions of the basic Catholic social doctrine.

Catholic school students greet Pope Francis with flowers after he arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland Sept. 22.

As Francis arrives in U.S., fans of all stripes welcome, watch and wait

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WASHINGTON - With cellphone cameras held high and cheers of delight, an enthusiastic and disparate crowd of hundreds gathered outside the Vatican Embassy Sept. 22 to welcome Pope Francis to the United States.

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