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Hopes among catholic women at the easter mass, even as some remain skeptical that he can or will be able to bring about major change. >> if he is going to make changes, then he needs to sort of move forward with the time and embrace today and stop trying to implement old ideas. >> reporter: still, as much as many catholics, especially in the developed world, would like to see a more modern church, pope francis follows a pontiff who cannot. disagreeing on philosophical issues may be one way the pope can prove he's different from his predecessor but the more immediate and pressing way is the man...

Smiling face on the message of jesus, who we of course think about on easter, of really caring for and serving the have-nots in this society. >> so melinda, can it be interpreted that he's gone too far, he's departed from kind of the more -- the more grand, kind of more ostentatious residence of a pontiff, instead going tfo a kind of simplistic apartment? >> i don't think so. we've heard a little bit of rhetoric -- and it's natural to compare him to benedict and say is he at odds with benedict. but i don't really see it that way and i don't think he's going too far. i think benedict himself in...

Also are concerned that expanding background checks would lead to a national registry of gun owners, which they oppose. jon. jon: so do any of these bills have a chance of getting through the full senate? >> reporter: well, all of the bills may possible the democratically-controlled senate judiciary committee today, but the full senate is another matter. accepts and democrats seem maybe willing to come to some kind of agreement on a new law adding stiffer penalties who those who traffic in firearms and on straw purchases. those are people who legally can buy guns and pass them onto those who c...

We should hold people individually accountable for their actions and we should enforce laws appropriately. and i would say we are not currently enforcing them appropriately. >> shepard: he got a standing ovation from the audience at the hearing which also includes gun rights supporters and weapons manufacturers. today the newtown police chief went to the white house for a meeting with president obama. shannon bream is in d.c. for us tonight. the president spoke with police chiefs and sheriffs from all parts of the country. >> he did, shep. police chiefs from other towns and cities that have be...

With the men and women who have suffered disability in defense of our nation and we owe them nothing less. this treaty is not about changing america. it's about america changing the world. this vote is to test whether the senate will stand up for those who cannot see or hear and whether senators can hear the truth and see the facts. >> these are the facts. the treaty ensures equal opportunity for disabled adults and kids around the world. it's supported by every major veterans and disability group in america. 152 countries have already ratified the treaty including china and russia. the treaty...