On tonights pbs newshour. And by bnsf railway. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff pope francis is now in washington, after arriving to pomp, ceremony and cheering, chanting crowds. The start of his sixday stay followed four days in cuba. William brangham reports on the dayss events. Brangham the pope began his firstever visit to the United States late this afternoon, flying into a military facility just outside washington. President obama, Vice President biden and their wives greeted pope francis on the tarmac while hundreds more awaited. President ial advisor Valerie Jarrett theres so much excitement. I think the crowd reflects the diversity of our country. Everyone who is coming is excited about the opportunity to be in his presence, and so i think that this visit means a great deal to america. Security was tigh
Crucial. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. And by bnsf railway. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff pope francis is now in washington, after arriving to pomp, ceremony and cheering, chanting crowds. The start of his sixday stay followed four days in cuba. William brangham reports on the dayss events. Brangham the pope began his firstever visit to the United States late this afternoon, flying into a military facility just outside washington. President obama, Vice President biden and their wives greeted pope francis on the tarmac while hundreds more awaited. President ial advisor Valerie Jarrett theres so much excitement. I think the crowd reflects the diversity of our country. Everyone who is coming is excited about the opportunity to be in his presence, and so i think that this visit means a grea