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Who pays when a Pope visits?

Feb 11, 2016
On the occasion of a papal visit, Mexico will spend money...and make money.
A man speaks in a payphone displaying images of Pope Francis, in Mexico City on February 10, 2016. Pope Francis will visit four Mexican states from next February 12 to 17. 
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The pope's chair made in Philadelphia prison workshop

Sep 25, 2015
During his visit, Pope Francis will sit in a chair crafted by prisoners.

The Pope, drones and a few regulations

The pope's visit inadvertently calls attention to drone regulations.

Pope's U.S. trip brings about new emojis

Sep 24, 2015
There's one for each of the locations he's visiting.

Pope Francis makes climate change a moral issue

Sep 24, 2015
It's a debate usually dominated by science and economics.

In Philly, there's lots of room at the inn

Sep 23, 2015
The pope's visit created a temporary housing bubble.

Pope's flight path altered by tardy president

Sep 22, 2015
His flight had to make a few loops.

For public good, not for profit.

Can the church recruit the young?

Aug 29, 2014
Francis is attracting a lot of attention to the Catholic church. But the church has a recruiting problem. A lot of its clergy its aging. Lizzie O’Leary speaks with a young clergy member.

Heads roll at the Vatican bank

Jul 2, 2013
Two top officials at the bank quit this week, as allegations of fraud and corruption continue to swirl.

Vatican's bank: Another day, another scandal

Jun 28, 2013
A monsignor, an Italian Secret Service Agent and a financier were arrested after plotting to smuggle millions into Italy.