papal visit

Catholics love their celebrity pope and most — not all — of his priorities

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — August 25, 2015
(RNS) Will Pope Francis' U.S. visit spur millions of Catholics, and ex-Catholics, to new levels of engagement? Or will he be like the Dalai Lama -- greatly applauded but not necessarily followed?

Want to ride the train to see the pope? You’ll have to buy a lottery ticket

By Sara Weissman — July 29, 2015
(RNS) Lottery participants can buy a total of 10 passes per each day of the pope’s visit. Customers taking SEPTA to work and those traveling to see the pope will have equal chances of winning.

6 things to expect in the pope’s address to Congress

By David Gibson — April 30, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) Want to know what Pope Francis will say to Congress in September? A top adviser offers a preview.
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