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Pope Francis Meets Homeless At Catholic Charities In Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis spent time with homeless, immigrant and other low-income clients of Catholic Charities on his last day in Washington, D.C., Thursday.

Tourists In D.C. Head To Unlikely Places As Government Shutdown Continues

In the nation's capital, the partial government shutdown has left tens of thousands of federal workers shut out of their offices, and tourists shut out of museums.

Mortimer Caplin, On The Brink Of 100, Looks Back On D-Day Service

Mortimer Caplin was a U.S. Navy beachmaster who helped steer U.S. forces during the Normandy invasion 72 years ago this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to him ahead of his 100th birthday.

Why The Pope's Appointment Of Wilton Gregory As Archbishop Of D.C. Is Significant

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with John Carr of Georgetown University, about why Pope Francis' appointment of Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory as the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., is significant.

Protesters rally in Washington, D.C., during the latest Women's March.

Women's Marches Bring Thousands To Washington, D.C., And Cities Nationwide

Saturday's events drew thousands of demonstrators, mobilized in opposition to President Trump and the likely Senate confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.