Full Coverage: Pope Francis visits the U.S.

Among the memorable images from Pope Francis’ visit to the United States are the pontiff addressing Congress, celebrating Mass at Madison Square Garden and standing before Independence Hall.

Jennifer Millar sat thinking about the strangeness of it all.

Pope Francis in his first trip to the United States has spoken boldly about the need for change — in the way we treat the environment, immigrants and the poorest among us.

Ed Gilchrist grew up in the rough Philly neighborhood of Kensington, dealing drugs “as soon as I was old enough to count money.”

Thousands of faithful pilgrims traveled for miles, waited hours at security checkpoints and vied for the best spots to see the pope’s Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway--expected to be the largest event during his U.S. trip.

Speaking on the steps of Independence Hall, birthplace of the American nation, Pope Francis reached out warmly to the country’s Latinos, telling immigrants to stay strong and to “never be ashamed” of their cultural heritage.

The “pope of surprises” just threw another curveball: He’s dropping an album later this year.

This morning I learned something about the history of this beautiful Cathedral: the story behind its high walls and windows.

Anyone of a certain age in South Philly can tell you how it felt to see the motorcade of Pope John Paul II on Broad Street in 1979.

All of this for one man.

If every word you say is considered by some of your listeners to be divinely inspired — maybe even infallible — what happens if you don’t actually speak their language?

After a morning of somber policy and memorials, Pope Francis took a break Friday afternoon to meet with children and bring a papal blessing to a Catholic school in East Harlem, a largely Latino and African American neighborhood where poverty and immigration are key issues.

Pope Francis’ prepared remarks to the United Nations. Mr.

One of the most striking sights at the World Meeting of Families here is the number of young priests and nuns, many wearing traditional habits.

The city that never sleeps got a new reason to stay awake in pageantry and celebration Thursday as Pope Francis arrived in Manhattan for a whirlwind tour that will take him from the heights of international authority at the United Nations to the scene of the nation’s tragedy at the World Trade Center.

In a historic speech to Congress that served as the centerpiece of his trip to the capital, Pope Francis added a powerful — and mostly liberal — voice to issues that dominate American debate, particularly immigration and global warming.

No sooner had Pope Francis finished his address to Congress than commentators obsessed with U.S. politics started to deconstruct his speech from a partisan and ideological perspective.

Pope Francis’ prepared remarks to the U.S. Congress. Mr. Vice-President, Mr.

It was a simple request. Someone wanted a Pope Francis doll. You know the ones.

The Rev. Patrick J. Conroy, the chaplain of the U.S.

Traffic ahead: The leaders of at least 3 billion of the planet’s people are stopping by for a visit.

Pope Francis called Father Junipero Serra a defender of “the dignity of the native community,” as the first pope from the Americas canonized the 18th century missionary known as the Apostle of California on Wednesday while celebrating his first Mass in the United States.

Pope Francis on Wednesday appeared to praise the Roman Catholic Church’s handling of widespread sexual abuse by priests, drawing rebuke from victims who said his brief remarks were a setback for justice and healing.

It was a day of firsts for U.S.

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Los Angeles Archbishop José H.

Mr. President, I am deeply grateful for your welcome in the name of all Americans.

During his first visit to the United States, Pope Francis is going to feel a lot of love from hundreds of thousands of people, but he is well aware that a large number of Americans beyond the adoring crowds view him with angry disgust.

Ofelia Neri knows a thing or two about getting time with the pope.