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Pope Francis Makes History with Speech before Congress
As the first Vicar of Christ to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Pope Francis delivered challenges to both political parties. In addition to abortion and global warming, he also addressed the death penalty and the arms trade. We hear excerpts of his historic speech and sample reactions.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAs the first Vicar of Christ to address a joint meeting of Congress today, Pope Francis delivered challenges to both political parties. In addition to abortion and global warming, he also addressed the death penalty and the arms trade. We hear excerpts of his historic speech and sample reactions.
Also, more than 700 are killed in a Hajj stampede. On today's Talking Point: after 50 years of brutal guerilla warfare, both the government of Columbia and so-called FARC rebels have set a deadline to complete a peace deal. We hear about a deal reached yesterday in Havana.
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3 storiesMore than 700 Killed in Hajj Stampede
Saudi Arabia takes pride in hosting the Hajj every year, when millions of Muslims travel to Mecca, but once again the pilgrimage has turned deadly. Less than two weeks ago a construction crane crashed, killing 111 people. Today, six miles from Mecca, more than 700 were killed and almost 900 were injured in a stampede.
Read the story7 minPope Francis Makes History on Capitol Hill
Before a packed chamber today, Francis became the first Pope to address a joint meeting of the House and the Senate. Speaking slowly and in heavily accented English, Pope Francis said he was grateful for a historic invitation.
Read the story34 minAfter 50 Years of Guerilla Warfare in Colombia, Peace Is in Sight
Succeeding governments of Colombia have been fighting against the Revolutionary Armed Forces — abbreviated the FARC — for 50 years.
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