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Pope ‘immediately connected’ in D.C.

Pope ‘immediately connected’ in D.C.

by Traci Badalucco and Sam Fiske | Sep 25, 2015 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON — New York lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agreed on one thing Thursday — to leave politics out of the mix and reflect on Pope Francis’ words during his historic speech before a joint session of Congress. “People try to politicize the...
The ‘People’s Pope’ meets with Obama, canonizes new saint and electrifies Washington

The ‘People’s Pope’ meets with Obama, canonizes new saint and electrifies Washington

by Traci Badalucco and Sam Fiske | Sep 24, 2015 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality

WASHINGTON – Amid crowded streets, packed subway cars with teenage riders chanting “Pope Francis,” and bars offering live coverage on big screen TVs usually reserved for football games, it was clear Wednesday the nation’s capital was eager for a historic papal...

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