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Seminarians greet Pope Francis, bottom center, as he walks into the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, before holding a mass to canonize Junipero Serra.
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Pope Francis speaks during the canonization Mass for Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Junipero Serra was an 18th century Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja, California to bring Christianity to the indigenous population. This is the first-ever canonization by a Pope on U.S. soil. Pope Francis is on a multi-city tour on his first visit to the U.S. as Pope.
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Pope Francis arrives for the canonization Mass for Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. Junipero Serra was an 18th century Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja, California to bring Christianity to the indigenous population. This is the first-ever canonization by a Pope on U.S. soil. Pope Francis is on a multi-city tour on his first visit to the U.S. as Pope.
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Pope Francis (3L) arrives for the canonization Mass for Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Junipero Serra was an 18th century Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja, California to bring Christianity to the indigenous population. This is the first-ever canonization by a Pope on U.S. soil. Pope Francis is on a multi-city tour on his first visit to the U.S. as Pope.
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Pope Francis arrives for the canonization Mass for Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Junipero Serra was an 18th century Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja, California to bring Christianity to the indigenous population. This is the first-ever canonization by a Pope on U.S. soil. Pope Francis is on a multi-city tour on his first visit to the U.S. as Pope.
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Pope Francis Celebrates Mass Of Canonization on the East Portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Serra is a controversial Spanish missionary who is credited with spreading Christianity in California.
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Priests wait for the start of a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis to canonize Junipero Serra, an 18th-century missionary who brought Catholicism to what is now the state of California, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 20145, in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, the first canonization on U.S. soil. .
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Nuns sit in their pews while waiting for Pope Francis to arrive inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Washington.
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View from the Truman Balcony of today's State Arrival for Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis arrives for mass. A crowd of about 25,000 erupts in cheers.
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Bells toll, people cry "Vive el papa, as Pope Francis arrives at Basilica
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Nuns shield themselves from the sun while waiting for Pope Francis to arrive for a Mass, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.
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The Pope's arrival at the White House from the top of the Washington Monument →
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Sister Marilyn Bouchard, right, takes a photo of Sister Virginia Peckham, both from Salisbury Md., as they wait for Pope Francis to arrive for the Canonization Mass of Blessed Junipero Serra, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 20145, in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.
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nbcwashington "RT MeaganNBCDC: Crowd at Basilica starting to grow as 25k ppl make their way inside. ±ð… "
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Mayor greets Biden at the Basilica at Catholic University for the mass.
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Everyone awaiting arrival at the basilica. The energy is insane.
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Seminarian Mark Mergner prays the rosary as he awaits Pope Francis’ arrival at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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From left, Sister Anne Francis, Sister Mary Berchmans, Sister Jacqueline Burke and Sister Sylvie Guerron, back right, all members of the Sisters of the Visitation, tailgate as they wait for Pope Francis to arrive for his mass outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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President Barack Obama and Pope Francis are flanked by a U.S. and Vatican flag during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The Washington Monument is in the background.
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President Barack Obama and Pope Francis stand at attention during the playing of the national anthems during a state arrival ceremony for the pope, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
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A few minutes before the Pope at the Basilica Mass. With the priests
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The scene at the Basilica, about two hours before mass begins.
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People wave and cheer before a parade for Pope Francis, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 in Washington. Earlier, President Barack Obama hosted a state arrival for the pope at the White House.
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Arriving at the Basilica for the Canonization Mass for St. Junipers Serra.
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Crowds on Connecticuit Avenue Northewst wait to see Pope Francis leave the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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Crowds on Connecticuit Avenue Northewst wait to see Pope Francis leave the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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Pope Francis at St Matthews sorry there isn't time to meet each of the 300 bishops
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis speaks to bishops during the midday prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope began his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Pope Francis on wave of immigration to US "these people will enrich America and the church."
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis speaks to bishops during the midday prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope began his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Pope Francis arrives for the midday prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope began his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Pope Francis stands at the alter of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for a private prayer before participating in the Midday Prayer Service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 .
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Pope Francis attends the Midday Prayer Service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The Pope began his first trip to the U.S. at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Bishops listen as Pope Francis speak during the midday prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER, 23: A lady dips her finger in the holy water bowl that Pope Francis used to bless the crowd during Midday Prayer of the Divine with more than 300 U.S. Bishops at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope is on a three-day visit of Washington, D.C. as part of a larger visit to the U.S.
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Outside the Basilica, we've waited more than an hour in the security line. Still a ways to go.
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St. Mathews Cathedral is reflected in a nearby building as onlookers wait for Pope Francis to arrive for midday prayer service at the cathedral in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. St. Mathews Cathedral
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A few minutes before the Pope at the Basilica Mass. With the priests
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Eugenia Pena from Reston is a proud Argentinian--thrilled to see
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School girls wave Papal flag as Pope Francis’ motorcade arrives at the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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A child is escorted back before Pope Francis called for the child to be brought to him, during a parade in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
Young members of the audience stand on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, during a state arrival ceremony for the Pope Francis.
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AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Pope Francis thrills massive crowd along National Mall.
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Pope Francis holds the head of a small child as he leans from the popemobile during a parade, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Washington.
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Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile during a parade in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, following a state arrival ceremony hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House.
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AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
Pope Francis give the thumbs-up from the popemobile during a parade around the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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Pope Francis waves to the crowd from his popemobile at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 15th Street NW, during a parade around the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
the Pope
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Spectators on the South Lawn of the White House watch as U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Pope Francis during an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Here's that group from New Jersey happy to glimpse
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Spectators wave to Pope Francis during a parade on the streets around the Ellipse, south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. Thousands of people gathered near the Ellipse to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis after he addressed an audience of 15,000 invited guests on the South Lawn of the White House during an official arrival ceremony with President Barack Obama. The Pope began his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Sisters from Servants of The Lord, in Philadelphia, came down to hang with the
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waving along Constitution Ave, in front of The Ellipse.
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Pope Francis waves from his ‘Popemobile’ to people who line his parade route along the National Mall September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. Thousands of people gathered near the Ellipse to catch of glimpse of Pope Francis after addressed an audience of 15,000 invited guests on the South Lawn of the White House during an official arrival ceremony with President Obama.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Bishop J. Kevin Boland (L) and Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer (R), from Savannah, Georgia, take a photo prior to the midday prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope began his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis and on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope began his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks with members of the clergy before the start of an arrival ceremony for Pope Francis at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Catholic Sisters watch as Pope Francis departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in the heart of Washington, heading to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. . The Pope will celebrate Mass and canonize Junipero Serra.
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Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama participate in an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama; Pope Francis
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People wave and cheer before a parade for Pope Francis, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 in Washington.
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AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
Guests listen as President Barack Obama and Pope Francis speak during a state arrival ceremony for the pope, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
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AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he rides in a popemobile along a parade route around the National Mall on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. Thousands of people gathered near the Ellipse to catch of glimpse of Pope Francis after addressed an audience of 15,000 invited guests on the South Lawn of the White House during an official arrival ceremony with President Barack Obama. The Pope began his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Meanwhile, back at the security line to enter…
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Families in the standing room only section rest up before mass begins.
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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Pope Francis during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Pope Francis (L) walk through the colonnade prior to an Oval Office meeting at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Purple-capped bishops take their seats at Saint Matthews cathedral for midday prayers with Pope Francis
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The faithful waiting patiently for Popemobile Parade on Constitution Ave
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People cheer before a parade for Pope Francis, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Washington.
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AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
People wave and cheer on the parade for Pope Francis, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Washington. Earlier, President Barack Obama hosted the pope at the White House during a state arrival ceremony.
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AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) welcomes Pope Francis (L) during an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Pope Francis talks as President Barack Obama listens during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino
President Barack Obama talks with Pope Francis in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first Lady Michelle Obama (L) wave from the balcony with Pope Francis (C) in an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama participate in an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama; Pope Francis
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama review the U.S. Army’s Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps during the arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Pope Francis turns toward President Barack Obama during his welcoming remarks at the state arrival ceremony in his honor on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) speaks during the arrival ceremony for Pope Francis (R) at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) guides Pope Francis (C) to his chair during his arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama stand for the national anthem of the Holy See during the arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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President Barack Obama and Pope Francis stand at attention during playing of the national anthems to begin the state arrival ceremony, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
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AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
President Barack Obama leans over to talk to Pope Francis during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Pope Francis (L) walk through the colonnade prior to an Oval Office meeting at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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President Barack Obama and Pope Francis watch the Old Guard parade past during the state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Happening now: No more people being allowed in. Security lines being tied off.
— Nick Iannelli (@Nick²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis exits his car to greet the U.S. President Barack Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama in an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama welcome Pope Francis in an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Barack Obama and first Lady Michelle Obama walk out to welcome Pope Francis prior to his arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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A Secret Service Agent looks on as Pope Francis departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in the heart of Washington, in a Fiat 500L, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House, becoming only the third pope to visit the White House.
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A woman reacts as Pope Francis hugs her as he departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, en route to the White House where President Barack Obama will hot a state arrival ceremony.
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Excitement on Constitution Ave, waiting for
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Pope Francis places his hand on the head of a girl as he greets school children prior to departing the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in the heart of Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House, becoming only the third pope to visit the White House.
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Pope Francis talks with school children as he departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in the heart of Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House, becoming only the third pope to visit the White House.
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Pope Francis shakes hands with school children as he departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House, becoming only the third pope to visit the White House.
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AP Photo/Cliff Owen
Pope Francis greets well-wishers as he departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission inWashington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House where President Barack Obama will host a state arrival ceremony.
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Pope Francis waves as he departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, for the White House where President Barack Obama will host a state arrival ceremony.
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Children of parents who work at the Lithuanian Embassy take selfies with Pope Francis as he departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House where President Barack Obama will host a state arrival ceremony.
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AP Photo/Cliff Owen
A man kisses Pope Francis while he greets well-wishers outside the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, prior to his departure to the White House where President Barack Obama will host a state arrival ceremony.
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CROP OF DCCO110 * Pope Francis is kissed by a well-wisher as he departs the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in the heart of Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House, becoming only the third pope to visit the White House.
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AP Photo/Cliff Owen
Spectators hoping for a glimpse of Pope Francis crowd the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, before the official state arrival ceremony where President Barack Obama will welcome the pope.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
The altar Saint Matthews Cathedral where Pope Francis will offer midday prayers
— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano)
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Watch and greet as he arrives at the White House.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse)
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Members of the armed services carry U.S. and Vatican flags into the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, for the upcoming visit by Pope Francis.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Pool)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Pool
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill await the arrival of Pope Francis, Wednesday Sept. 23, 2015, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
From left, Vice President Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Ethel Kennedy and Secretary of State John Kerry, wait for the arrival of Pope Francis before the state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
The crowd gathers along Constitution Avenue.
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²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Neal Augenstein
Women hold images Pope Francis as they gather behind fencing along the parade route around the Ellipse in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
A man holds up a Papal flag as he waits for Pope Francis departure from the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Pope Francis will visit the White House where President Barack Obama will host a state arrival ceremony.
(AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
AP Photo/Cliff Owen
People arrive to get a spot along the parade route where Pope Francis will pass in his popemobile around the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Spectators hoping for a glimpse of Pope Francis waves Papal and U.S. Flags on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, before the official state arrival ceremony where President Barack Obama will welcome the pope.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Thousands of people begin to line the parade route that Pope Francis will follow along the National Mall September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. People are gathering near the Ellipse to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis, where he is due to be greeted by President Obama during an official arrival ceremony.
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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Pope Francis waves from his ‘Popemobile’ to people who line his parade route along the National Mall September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. Thousands of people gathered near the Ellipse to catch of glimpse of Pope Francis after addressed an audience of 15,000 invited guests on the South Lawn of the White House during an official arrival ceremony with President Obama.
(Chip Somodevilla)
Chip Somodevilla
Crowd outside of the Vatican embassy when pope leaves to head to the White House this morning.
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewart²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
(Chip Somodevilla)
Waiting along Constitution Ave for
— Neal Augenstein (@Augenstein²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
(Chip Somodevilla)
Crowd gathers awaiting arrival of Pope Francis at Vatican Embassy on Mass Ave NW
— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano)
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School children wait for Pope Francis to depart the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. President Barack will host Pope Francis during a state visit at the White House.
(AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
AP Photo/Cliff Owen
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Hundreds of spectators pass through a security check as early as 5 am along the parade route of pope Francis around the Ellipse, south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. People are gathering near the Ellipse to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis, where he is due to be greeted by President Obama during an official arrival ceremony.
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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Hundreds of spectators pass through a security check as early as 5 am along the parade route of pope Francis around the Ellipse, south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. People are gathering near the Ellipse to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis, where he is due to be greeted by President Obama during an official arrival ceremony.
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Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images
People arrive early to get a spot along Pope Francis’ parade route around the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
People position along a cleared Constitution Avenue along the Pope Francis parade route near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Pope Francis being serenaded this morning in Spanish & English outside of Vatican embassy.
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewart²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
People and security line the parade route on 17th Street looking toward Constitution Avenue for Pope Francis, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, in Washington. The parade will take place after President Barack Obama welcomes him at the White House.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool
A woman holds an image of the Virgin Mary as she and others gather on the Pope Francis parade route along the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Spectators wait as early as 5 am along the parade route of pope Francis around the Ellipse, south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. After visiting President Obama at the White House the Pope will step into his popemobile for the parade.
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Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Spectators stand in line for a security check near the White House to get a glimpse of Pope Francis during a parade on the streets around the Ellipse, south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope will step into his popemobile for the parade after visiting President Obama at the White House.
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Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Nuns stand in line for a security check near the White House to get a glimpse of Pope Francis during a parade on the streets around the Ellipse, south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope will step into his popemobile for the parade after visiting President Obama at the White House.
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Photo by Astrid Riecken/Getty Images
Protesters and the Joint Service Honor Guard, near the White House.
— Neal Augenstein (@Augenstein²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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"From Baltimore, we give our welcome to ." Maria Lou & family from Mexico
— Brittany Alexandra (@B_Serius)
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Excited students at the front door already to greet when he comes out.
— Aaron Gilchrist (@nbcaaron)
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Vendor: "Hey, big guy. I've got rosaries and t-shirts."
— Neal Augenstein (@Augenstein²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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Patsy Pedicini came fr Ct to sell items. $5flags, buttons and pins. $10 for commemorative lanyards
— Kristi King (@king²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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Papal souvenirs
— Neal Augenstein (@Augenstein²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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Holly, Lucy and Brian Olmes of Ashburn, Va - mom MADE all these shirts
— Kristi King (@king²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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Romero Family of Springfield. Kids got day off fr school to come see
— Kristi King (@king²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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DC Air Natl Guard helping out at 15th/Jefferson Dr security checkpoint. Sz: "Protecting and Serving"
— Kristi King (@king²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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Fr Our Lady Help of Christians in Waldorf, Md. Lines flowing quickly thru security at 15th/Jefferson Dr
— Kristi King (@king²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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Vendor at Vienna Metro: "I may run outta papers."
— Neal Augenstein (@Augenstein²ÝÝ®´«Ã½)
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Looks like the evening rush down here around the Ellipse and White House not 5:50 am
— Adam Tuss (@AdamTuss)
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All is quiet outside as Pope prepares for first full day in DC. We're live at 6a!
— Rick Yarborough (@ricknbc)
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Looks like the Basilica is ready!
— The Brookland Bridge (@BrooklandBridge)
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People lined up to see the pope.
— Whitehouse (@whphotos2013)
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Here is a view 14th and Constitution at 2:45. People are ready to see !
— DC Archdiocese (@WashArchdiocese)
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A small crowd gathers outside the Vatican Embassy at about 5 a.m. Thursday hoping to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis.
(NBC Washington/Rick Yarborough)
NBC Washington/Rick Yarborough
Ryan, Jackson and Cameron say they’re here for a once-in-a-lifetime event. They say they’re “not even Catholic; we’re two Jews and a gay!”
(²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kristi King)
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kristi King
Andrea Lopez, of Dallas, and Megan Galt, of Trinidad, got in line at 2 a.m. to see Pope Francis.
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²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kristi King
Carla, Teresa and Dora, of Manassas, Virginia, say they are are “excited” for Pope Francis.
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Laura Vinci came from Argentina with Laura Acevedo, of Atlanta, whose mom has tickets to the Mass. They drove 9 hours.
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²ÝÝ®´«Ã½/Kristi King
Crowds line up at the perimeter at 18th and Constitution to see Pope Francis at about 4 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2015.
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD – SEPTEMBER 22: Pope Francis waves from the back of his Fiat after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as pope.
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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Pope Francis sits in his car, a Fiat 500, after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. The Pope is spending three days in Washington before heading to New York and Philadelphia. This is the Pope’s first visit to the United States.
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
Pope Francis waves upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, where President, Mrs. Obama, and others were to greet him.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Pope Francis is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other political and Catholic church leaders after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as pope.
(Chip Somodevilla)
Chip Somodevilla
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet Pope Francis upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Watch meet with , , the , and as he touches down in America.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse)
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Pope Francis is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other political and Catholic church leaders after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as pope.
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Chip Somodevilla
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD – SEPTEMBER 22: Pope Francis is greeted by a group of Catholic school children after being welcomed by U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and other political and Catholic church leaders after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as Pope.
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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD – SEPTEMBER 22: Pope Francis is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama (R), along with first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other political and Catholic church leaders after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as pope.
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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD – SEPTEMBER 22: Pope Francis is escorted by U.S. President Barack Obama after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as pope.
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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Pope Francis, accompanied by President Barack Obama, and others, is greeted upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
The plane carrying Pope Francis plane arrives at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Members of the Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon from the Military District of Washington roll up the red carpet after a practice run for the arrival of Pope Francis, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Andrews Air Force Base in Md. The Pope is spending three days in Washington before heading to New York and Philadelphia. This is the Pope’s first visit to the United States.
(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
AP Photo/Susan Walsh
Here, Pope Francis lands at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County.
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Courtesy YouTube
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD – SEPTEMBER 22: Pope Francis is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other political and Catholic church leaders after arriving from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as pope.
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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
A US and Vatican wave on a plane carrying Pope Francis as he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD – SEPTEMBER 22: (AFP OUT) Pope Francis arrives from Cuba September 22, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Francis will be visiting Washington, New York City and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as Pope.
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Pope Francis arrives at the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in the heart of Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in a Fiat 500. Pope Francis will visit the White House on Wednesday, becoming only the third pope to visit the White House.
(AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
AP Photo/Cliff Owen
A banner is displayed ahead of Pope Francis’ visit at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Washington. Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Wednesday at the basilica, the largest Catholic church in the United States and North America, with a crowd of about 30,000.
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
AP Photo/David Goldman
Portable toilets sit locked on the National Mall near the Washington Monument in Washington, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, the day before Pope Francis arrives. Washington is bracing for the crowds hoping to get a glimpse of the Pontiff.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Worker carry a portion of the altar that Pope Francis will use for next week’s mass, up the stair and to be assembled at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
A musical popemobile with a likeness of Pope Francis in it, is for sale at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception gift shop in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in preparation for the upcoming visit by Pope Francis.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Brother Thomas Davenport, left, from Vienna, Va., and Brother Luke Hoyt, from Scio, Ohio, put up bunting around the sign in preparation for the upcoming visit by Pope Francis, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at the Dominican House of Studies, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
An American flag, the Vatican City, and city of Washington flags are seen in front of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, in preparation for the upcoming visit by Pope Francis.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
US Capitol grounds worker Lisa Gray unrolls crowd control fencing to be installed in preparation of Pope Francis’ visit this week, September 21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis will arrive in Washington on Tuesday to spend 3 days before he travels on to New York and Philadelphia.
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Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images
Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl holds a news conference where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for 25,000 people on the east portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at the Catholic University of America September 17, 2015 in Washington, DC. Francis will begin his visit in the United States with a three-day stop in Washington during which time he will visit Congress, the White House and celebrate the Mass at the basilica.
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Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
A worker pulls a rack of vestments to be worn by priests at Wednesday’s Mass with Pope Francis during preparations at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, rear, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, in Washington. Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Wednesday at the basilica, the largest Catholic church in the United States and North America, with a crowd of about 30,000.
(AP Photo/David Goldman)