Over the last few days, there has been a ton of commentary on whether Pope Francis should address Congress – varying opinions from a political and religious point of view. It was the first time that a Pontiff or any other religious leader has been given the opportunity to address our nation’s leaders.

Congress is a contentious place at this moment in history with our elected officials at odds over many things but for a few moments . . . underneath all of the hard edges, posturing, and agendas, beyond who’s on the left or the right, there was humanity in the faces of our leaders. . . and it gave me hope for our nation.

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