Pope Francis canonized Junipero Serra, an 18th-century missionary who brought Catholicism to California, during a Mass outside the Basilica. In his homily, Francis defended Serra, but many Native Americans say he wiped out native populations.
Some 25,000 worshipers joined Pope Francis as he celebrated the first Holy Mass of Canonization on U.S. soil outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Pope Francis forged common cause Wednesday with President Barack Obama on climate change, immigration and inequality, as the popular pontiff signaled he would not sidestep issues that have deeply divided Americans.
After a ceremonial White House welcome, President Barak Obama holds talks with Pope Francis in the Oval Office.
During Pope Francis’ short parade around the White House, a young girl carrying a yellow banner got inside the police barricade holding the crowds back and tried to approach the popemobile.
Thousands of people gathered to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis as he paraded through downtown Washington after meeting with President Obama at the White House.
The Pope’s riding in a Fiat. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports it’s not the Popemobile turning heads this trip.
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