How the Hill Prepares for “Pope-Mania”
National Journal’s Alex Rogers gives a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the pope’s visit to Congress next week. “The minute-by-minute details have been debated and crafted for months … and they’re still being tweaked.” Those involved in the preparations describe “a daily mix of apprehension and blood-pumping excitement for months” as the first papal address to Congress nears.