Pope Francis Makes Historic Visit to the U.S.

Second applause break, comes as he is starting to address the environment and how the natural environment is vulnerable to power:

"That is why their rights must be forcefully affirmed, by working to protect the environment and by putting an end to exclusion," he said.

"In all religions, the environment is a fundamental good," Pope Francis just said.

Spotted: Malala Yousafzai in the audience.

Spotted: Actor Daniel Craig, aka James Bond, aka a new U.N. Global Advocate

Applause after reference to the Church's stance against abortion:

"Consequently, the defense of the environment and the fight against exclusion demand that we recognize a moral law written into human nature itself, one which includes the natural difference between man and woman, and absolute respect for life in all its stages and dimensions," Pope Francis just said.

Pope Francis now citing drug trafficking, saying it's "another kind of conflict which is not always so open, yet is silently killing millions of people."

"Drug trafficking is by its very nature accompanied by trafficking in persons, money laundering, the arms trade, child exploitation and other forms of corruption. A corruption which has penetrated to different levels of social, political, military, artistic and religious life, and, in many cases, has given rise to a parallel structure which threatens the credibility of our institutions," he said.

El Gaucho Martín Fierro, which the pope just quoted, is an 2,316 line epic poem from his "native land."

If you missed it, read the pope's full speech the general assembly here: abcn.ws

He gave them two thumbs up and said a big "thank you!" when they finished.

He appreciated the costumes.

Now, in a less stereotypical costume, Shakira is singing in the General Assembly.

The pope is not present.

Pope Francis has arrived at the 9/11 Memorial.

Pope Francis just paused to greet a police officer in a wheelchair.

Spotted: The pontiff shaking former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's hand after a quick prayer.

What to expect at the 9/11 ceremony:

He is far from the only religious leader present, as Cardinal Timothy Dolan is going to introduce the pontiff, but there are also Jewish, Muslim and Sikh leaders involved in the ceremony.

While the pope's "prayer for remembrance" will likely be a highlight, some of the most moving moments may come while he is underground in the museum, housed at bedrock.

When Pope Francis descends to the 9/11 Museum, he will step off the elevator and immediately confront a mangled fire truck. The backdrop for the interfaith service of peace is the surviving retaining wall of the original World Trade Center.

The pope will skip the rooms that recount the day and al-Qaeda and enter the historical exhibition space in the room that houses artifacts from the aftermath.

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Crowds can be heard chanting "Francisco, Francisco!"

The group just entered the museum.

Pope Francis is now personally greeting all of the faith leaders on the stage. Cardinal Dolan is now giving his introduction.