The pope discussed climate change, prison reform, issues of social justice, diplomatic initiatives with countries like Iran, the sanctity of life and the preservation of the classic family.
Pope Francis waves from the Speaker's Balcony after concluding his addresses, before a joint meeting with the US Congress, as Speaker of the House John Boehner (R) looks at him on Capitol Hill in Washington (photo credit: REUTERS)ByMICHAEL WILNERUpdated: