Pope's First U.S. Message Is Pastoral and Political. (cover story)

FRANCIS, Pope, 1936-; OBAMA, Barack, 1961-; POVERTY; CLIMATE change; EMIGRATION & immigration; BISHOPS; TRAVEL

The article covers the September 23, 2015 visit of Pope Francis to the U.S. where he was greeted by President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, D.C. It discusses Francis' comments on several topics including poverty, climate change policies, and immigration. A speech to American bishops is also covered.