The Gist

Are There Any Real Catholics in Congress?

If Trump is calling Jeb Bush low energy, then the pope would be lucky to come in third in Iowa after that speech.

Pope Francis after his speech in a joint meeting of Congress on Sept. 24, 2015.

Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images

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