pope in 2015. come september, francis will visit the united states. >> he's coming not to rally troops to become crusaders, but he's coming to encourage those who are in marriage and who feel from both sides i'm here to support you. he's not coming to condemn those who have failed and to condemn those who are living in other unions or relationships that are not traditional marriage. he's coming to give people hope. >> the highly anticipated trip could include stops in new york, washington and mexico. >> there is always the element of what i call the franciscan surprise, and i think we have to be open to that. many things are at play. >> but his first scheduled trip of 2015 is to sri lanka and the philippines in january. once again, showing his compassion for the poor, rather than the powerful. so far francis has proven in big ways and small to be pope of the