Obama, the border and a headdress: The Pope's visits to North America
Summary
Pope Francis visited the United States, Mexico, and Canada before he passed away at age 88. He was the first pope to speak to Congress in the U.S. and he apologized for the Catholic Church's part in the Indian residential school system in Canada.Key Facts
- Pope Francis visited the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- He was the first pope ever to speak directly to the U.S. Congress.
- On his trip to Canada, he said sorry for the role the Catholic Church played in the Indian residential school system.
- Pope Francis died at 88 years old due to a stroke and heart failure.
- People on a Delta plane had to leave the plane in Orlando, Florida because of an engine fire.
- There was big hail that broke building and car windows in Fremont, Nebraska.
- During a police incident in Volusia, two officers almost got hit by a car.
- People in Chelsea, Michigan, formed a line to pass books to a new bookstore location.
- There was an earthquake, and elephants formed an 'alert circle' to protect their young ones.
- An all-female crew, including Katy Perry and Gayle King, went on a space flight.
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