boris, pope francis waking up in the united states for the very first time. this is his first trip to america. he s got an action-packed day. he starts off at the white house with a welcome ceremony. then he leads the bishops and he comes to the basilica that you see behind me for the canonization ceremony of father junipero serra. i have been like in on the papal plane. this was a papal plan press conference on the way from cuba to the united states where we were asking the pope about what is he going to say on his speech before congress, the much anticipated speech before congress. he said the embargo will not be mentioned. but he did say that perhaps he might speak about bilateral and multi-lateral relations agreements, how they are a sign of progress and co-existence as
he starts off at the white house with a welcome ceremony. he meets the bishops and comes to the basilica you see behind me for the canonization ceremony for the first american to be canonized. there was a papal planeress conference on the way from cuba to the united states where we were asking the pope about, you know what is he going to say on his speech before congress, the much anticipated speech before congress. he said the embargo will not be mentioned. but he did say that what happens he might speak about bilateral and multi-lateral relations agreements and how they are a sign of progress and co-existence. as for what he is actually going to say? well, we will have to wait until thursday to find out. christine, boris.
well said, shep. do you get extra credit for being there? no church on sunday? reporter: i feel like i hit the lottery. imagine it rained? there were no provisions for the rain. they were going to do it no matter what happened. it is perfect and 72. one has to wonder a little divine intervention there perhaps. great seeing you and looking forward to seeing you throughout the day. shep mentioned the canonization ceremony and controversial is surrounding that. it is over the 18th century missionary who brought the catholic faith to california and why protesters feel he is more sinner than saint. sinner than saint. nothing more important than your health. or the freedom to choose what doctor you want to see. so if you have medicare parts a and b, consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement insurance plans,