Pope Francis and America

Washington: Washington America may be in for some tough love from the Pope, according to CNN. After a lifetime of watching the world most affluent and powerful nation from afar, Pope Francis walked on U.S. soil for the first time Tuesday, at the age of 78, when he arrived in Washington from Cuba. Francis is stepping into an intense domestic debate on issues close to his heart, including climate change and abortion. He assured of a warm welcome from millions of U.S. Catholics, and his poll numbers -- which would be the envy of any politician -- suggest that curious adherents of other faiths and even the nondevout are also eagerly awaiting his visit. ET. But the first Latin American pope blessings on America could also contain uncomfortable challenges as he addresses a country that encapsulates many of the ills he has denounced as the head of one of the world largest religions. Programming Note Don't miss live coverage of Pope Francis' trip to the U.S. on CNN and CNNgo, and see the people and places that shaped Pope Francis in a CNN special report, "The People Pope," tonight at 9 p.m. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.