Mar 27 The myth of the Catholic swing vote By Domenico Montanaro With President Obama meeting with Pope Francis Thursday, it’s a good time to reexamine the importance of the Catholic vote in America. “The Catholic vote” is often looked to as a “swing vote” in American politics. But it’s not quite… Continue reading
Mar 27 A history of papal visits by U.S. presidents By Rachel Wellford With his visit to Vatican City, President Obama continues the tradition of presidential meetings with the pope that began with the 28th president of the United States. Continue reading
Mar 27 Obama seeks blessing from Pope Francis By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe In the Morning Line today: Obama meets with Pope Francis The president's tough talk for Putin Parties seek to frame the immigration debate 2016 GOP contenders head to Vegas for "Sheldon Primary" Judy Woodruff interviews former President Jimmy Carter Obama… Continue reading
Jan 21 Obama to meet with Pope Francis in March By News Desk President Barack Obama will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican as part of a European trip scheduled for March. The White House says Obama "looks forward to discussing with Pope Francis their shared commitment to fighting poverty and growing… Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch The Pope reaches out to the Jewish Community Kim Lawton, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, on the Pope's overtures to the Jewish community. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Pope Francis Helps Shift Conversation About the Vatican Using SImple Language, Pope Francis Helps Shift Conversation About the Vatican… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Pope Francis Strikes Tolerant Tone in Remarks on Gay Catholics On a flight home from a trip from Brazil, Pope Francis directly answered a range of questions from the press. To one question the pontiff responded: "If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will,… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch Pope John Paul II's Unusual Track to Sainthood Pope John Paul II's Unusual Track to Sainthood… Continue watching
Mar 28 Pope Francis Washes Feet of Prisoners By Larisa Epatko As part of Holy Thursday celebrations March 28, Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners at a youth detention center in Rome to mark Jesus' same gesture when he washed the feet of the 12 apostles the night before… Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch How Will Pope Francis Address Role of Women in Church? How Will Pope Francis Address Role of Women in Catholic Church?… Continue watching