Pope Francis Makes History with Speech before Congress

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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.

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.

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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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Jenny Hamel, Gideon Brower, Sarah Sweeney