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You could see the timid tears escaping the eyes of 13-year-old students before they were rapidly wiped away by the sleeves of their over-sized sweaters.

“Unlike his predecessors, who focused on issues of religious extremism, abortion, and traditional values, Pope Francis has instead given up his chance to make a significant impact on these policies”.

Hundreds of Catholic bishops from around the world are meeting in the Vatican this month, invited by Pope Francis to debate the Catholic Church’s position on “the family”.

And he looked back on the huge crowds and cheering reception during his stops in Washington, New York and Philadelphia. “So, three different kinds of welcome”.

As for the refugee crisis sweeping much of Europe, Francis said the construction of barriers – like the one Hungary built along the Serbian border – to stop the influx is useless.

Controversy erupted when the Vatican announced that Pope Francis would canonize Serra during his trip to the US.

Conewago Township resident Arlette Figdore, who along with her husband, Phillip, made the pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia this past weekend, offered an astute observation.

In wide-ranging comments by the pontiff during his flight back to Rome, he also touched on his celebrity status, raised interest in a possible groundbreaking trip to China and expressed strong backing for those who take a stand for their religious views.

We loved our brothers. Those who covered this up are guilty.

Leading a gathering of 700 at the site of Ground Zero, the pope paid tribute to the almost 3,000 victims and those who responded to the worst attacks on U.S. soil that killed almost 3,000 people on September 11, 2001.

Cuba’s Cardinal Jaime Ortega, right, stands behind Pope Francis in the popemobile as they arrive for Mass at Revolution Plaza in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, September 20, 2015.

When Pope Francis neared the stage, Abigail hopped on her father’s shoulders and took photos – excitedly showing off the images to her parents and three younger siblings.

Chanting and songs from a choir, and organ music filled the air and thousands of seminarians and women entering sisterhood packed the pews.

William Brangham begins our coverage.

He asserted that the poor have inherent rights to education, religious freedom and other civil rights as well as lodging, labor and land.