The Papal Visit

Notes from Day 2 of Pope Francis’ U.S. visit

September 24, 2015September 24, 2015

Girl, 5, gets papal kiss, requests blessing for immigration reform A 5-year-old girl in a brilliantly colored dress and braids who was handed up to Pope Francis for a blessing during a parade in Washington on Wednesday morning asked the pontiff to give his blessing to immigration reform and push lawmakers to act. Sophie Cruz […]

Nation & World, News, The Papal Visit

Pope Francis thrills admirers, wades into controversies in first full day in the U.S.

by Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Michelle Boorstein and Steve Hendrix September 24, 2015

He meets with President Obama and bishops, canonizes a saint and celebrates Mass while addressing immigration, global warming and religious rights.

Local & State, Mainers on Pilgrimage, News

Mainers at Mass celebrated by Pope Francis moved by his words and presence

by Kelley Bouchard September 23, 2015September 24, 2015

It’s a day to remember, starting with the White House welcome, continuing with midday prayers and ending with the canonization Mass.

Nation & World, News, The Papal Visit

Pope Francis canonizes 18th-century missionary in Mass attended by thousands

by BEN NUCKOLS September 23, 2015

The sainthood of Junipero Serra is controversial because many Native Americans say he enslaved converts as he established missions in what is now California.