Hierarchy. Reporter he blames strict adherence to ideology for the decline, but says that can change. What do you think it would change for the Catholic Church to be able to reconnect with americans . They need to meet americans where they are. We are a very secular society. And so if the church can figure out a way to help people understand how a spiritual journey and a Faith Community can really make ones life more rich and meaningful, that i think is also part of the story. And Nikki Battiste joins us now. Nikki, so many of the people we spoke with thought that pope francis has been much more inclusive. What did you learn . Reporter the feeling is very much the same here in the u. S. Pope francis has made a concerted effort to soften the message of the Catholic Church. Its a church that has angerered some of more conservative followers, but its part of a plan to make all feel welcome. Norah . We also asked him about those conservative bishops. Youll hear than later. Nikki battiste,
Good evening. And welcome to this Special Edition of the Cbs Evening News from rome. Thank you for being with us. Im norah odonnell, overlooking the vatican, where just a few hours ago, we interviewed the holy father, pope francis. The head of the Catholic Church shares his insight on the State Of The World in his first extensive oneonone interview with a u. S. Television network. His holiness spoke to us about war, peace, famine, and Climate Change, all with the worlds children in mind. Our sitdown comes ahead of the vaticans first world childrens day, with a message that all kids are precious in gods eyes. We have been in rome and vatican city for a few days now, speaking with people from around the world who have made the sacred pilgrimage to reconnect with their faith, pray at the sistine chapel, and have a chance to see pope francis. A reminder that people of all faiths turn to pope francis for guidance on the worlds most difficult issues, making our conversation with his holiness
Now. Good evening. And welcome to this Special Edition of the Cbs Evening News from rome. Thank you for being with us. Im norah odonnell, overlooking the vatican, where just a few hours ago, we interviewed the holy father, pope francis. The head of the Catholic Church shares his insight on the State Of The World in his first extensive oneonone interview with a u. S. Television network. His holiness spoke to us about war, peace, famine, and Climate Change, all with the worlds children in mind. Our sitdown comes ahead of the vaticans first world childrens day, with a message that all kids are precious in gods eyes. We have been in rome and vatican city for a few days now, speaking with people from around the world who have made the sacred pilgrimage to reconnect with their faith, pray at the sistine chapel, and have a chance to see pope francis. A reminder that people of all faiths turn to pope francis for guidance on the worlds most difficult issues, making our conversation with his hol
Quickly. Most of the region at or below freezing. Including Reagan National. 3. A lot of black ice developed overnight. Parking lots, sidewalks, drive ways, things like that be on the lookout. But thats one of the issues. Second issue is fog. You saw the live shot. Sense fog advisory for it immediate Washington Area until 8. Weather troubles subfreezing air and temperatures leading to slick roads and sidewalks. Many School Systems not taking chances with that nastyness. Lets rundown the choiceings and delays for you. Sfav ford wane Spotsylvania County schools change their status theyre now closed and frederickburg city schools also closed this morning. Virer, fairfax, loudoun, Prince William, arlington, culpeper, youre on two hour delay. Delayed two hours. In maryland, montgomery country Prince George own Howard County schools on two hour delay and Anne Arrundel and Charles County schools delayed two hours. In maryland still frederick, st. Mary and Calvert County schools youre on a two
The bbcs director general, lord hall, says hell go further and faster to tackle the pay gap. He was responding to a letter by high profile female personalities who have called on the corporation to act now. A 20 year old man has died after being apprehended by a Police Officer in an east london shop. Hes been been named by his family as rashanjermaine charles. Prince william and prince harry, have spoken candidly about their relationship with their mother, princess diana, in a documentary marking the twentieth anniversary of her death. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are the author and broadcaster, natalie haynes, and rob merrick, deputy Political Editor at the independent. Tomorrows front pages the telegraph says nhs bosses have ordered a review, after warnings that plans to cut down on a e numbers are risking lives. Jeremy corbyns interview today with the bbc is the top story for the metro, which focuses on his denial that