Pope Francis Visits the 'Land of Dreams'

pontiff – n. the head of the Roman Catholic Church

perpetrate – v. to do (something that is illegal or wrong)

safeguard- v. to make (someone or something) safe or secure; protect

nonviolent- adj. not using or involving violence

Trappists – n. a community of monks belonging to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, the most severe Roman Catholic monastic order.

whirligig -- n. a device with paddles or parts that are moved by the wind, it turns and whirls

Now it’s your turn. What do you think of the pope’s message to Congress?