“Will Pope Francis’ visit in D.C. draw the same number of fans as the Drake concert on the National Mall this weekend? Will those lining up for his benediction outnumber the people who turned out for runway absolution during New York Fashion Week? Is the pope a bigger deal than the Super Bowl? Are you ready for some Francis?” CityLab’s Kriston Capps on the Pope’s visit as mega-event.

+ From The New Yorker’s Robin Wright: How the Pope Flies: … and how he rolls. (After seeing the way the Pope travels, my Rabbi has asked to be bumped up to Economy Plus.)