Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address a joint session of Congress, and didn't hold back on issues considered too political bye some for a religious leader, especially republicans who have found themselves on the opposite side of the Pope's point of view.

He gave his opinion on immigration, the death penalty, climate change and how all religions are subject to extreme ideologies.

During his hour long speech, with less than perfect English, Pope Francis requested all present politicians to reject a "hostile attitude" towards people in search of the American dream in their country.

"A fair and necessary burden should never be excluded from hope and for rehabilitation purposes," mentioned the Pontiff who was advocate for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide in a country where 31 of its states still allow it.

He also warned that "no religion is immune to extreme ideologies" and that no act should be a tended with violence nor hate on behalf of any religion.

Climate change was another highlight of the Pontiff's speech, pointing out that the planet's current conditions should be acknowledged in a serious and responsible matter in order for future generations to enjoy and live in it.

Furthermore, Pope Francis quoted characters of American history such as former President Abraham Lincoln and Nobel Peace Price Winner, Martin Luther King. On the other hand, subjects such as gay marriages and abortion were hardly mentioned.

Sources: La Razon, Excelsior and El Universal

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