Pope Francis First Visit To America — Pics

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September 22, 2015 3:48PM EDT

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aretha-franklin-serenades-pope-francis-in-philadelphia-ftr — Aretha Franklin performs at the Festival of Families as Pope Francis looks on September 26, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pope Francis wraps up his trip to the United States with two days in Philadelphia, attending the Festival of Families and meeting with prisoners at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-4 — Pope Francis prays during mass at Cathedral Of Saints Peter And Paul September 26, 2015 in Philadelphia., Pennsylvania. After visiting Washington and New York City, Pope Francis concludes his tour of the U.S. with events in Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Clem Murray -Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-3 — Pope Francis laughs during mass at the Cathedral Basilica SS Peter and Paul in Philadelphia after Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput (not pictured) said the faithful in Philadelphia would changed the name of the city to Francisville if they could September 26, 2015 in Philadelphia., Pennsylvania. After visiting Washington and New York City, Pope Francis concludes his tour of the U.S. with events in Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Clem Murray -Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-2 — Pope Francis departs New York en route to Philadelphia from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, New York on September 26, 2015. The Pope is on a six-day visit to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-1 — Pope Francis walks the tarmac before boarding his flight from New York en route to Philadelphia from John F. Kennedy International Airport on September 26, 2015 in New York City. The Pope is two thirds of the way finished of a six-day visit to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-10 — Pope Francis leaves St. Patrick’s Cathedral in a Fiat 500L on September 24, 2015 in New York City. The pope is on a six-day visit to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Aristide Economopoulos-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-09 — Pope Francis speaks to the congregation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral September 24, 2015 in New York City. The Pope is on his first trip to the United States, visiting Washington, DC, New York and Philadelphia. (Photo by Chad Rachman-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-08 — Pope Francis speaks to the congregation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral September 24, 2015 in New York City. The Pope is on his first trip to the United States, visiting Washington, DC, New York and Philadelphia. (Photo by Chad Rachman-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-07 — Pope Francis leaves after celebrating evening Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral September 24, 2015 in New York City. The pope is on a six-day visit to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Anthony Behar-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-05 — Pope Francis, right, is joined by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, during prayers at the altar of Saint Elizabeth before the evening prayer service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral September 24, 2015 in New York City. The Pope is on his first trip to the United States, visiting Washington, DC, New York and Philadelphia. (Photo by Mary Altaffer-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-04 — Pope Francis makes his way down Fifth Avenue towards St. Patrick’s Cathedral September 24, 2015 in New York City. The pope is on a six-day visit to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Anthony Behar-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-03 — Pope Francis makes his way down Fifth Avenue towards St. Patrick’s Cathedral September 24, 2015 in New York City. The pope is on a six-day visit to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Anthony Behar-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-02 — Pope Francis is viewed from a window at the St. Regis Hotel as he makes his way down 5th Avenue towards St. Patricks Cathedral on September 24, 2015 in New York City. As the Pope continues on his American tour, he arrived into New York City from Washington D.C. in the late Afternoon. In his first scheduled event in New York, Francis will hold Mass at St. Patricks before thousands of worshippers. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-01 — Pope Francis makes his way up Fifth Avenue toward St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the popemobile September 24, 2015 in New York City. Maryland. The pope is on a six-day visit to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Damon Winter-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-nyc-5th-ave-06 — Pope Francis boards a waiting helicopter during his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport September 24, 2015 in New York City. The Pope is on his first trip to the United States, visiting Washington, DC, New York and Philadelphia. (Photo by Craig Ruttle-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-gets-standing-ovation-from-congress-ftr — Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will finish his tour of Washington later today before traveling to New York City. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-congress-2 — Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress with with Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will finish his tour of Washington later today before traveling to New York City. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-congress-4 — Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) (R) speaks with Pope Francis (L) in the U.S. Capitol building before the Pontiff speaks to a joint meeting of Congress September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis will be the first Pope to ever address a joint meeting of Congress. The POpe is on a six-day trip to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philedelphia. (Photo By Bill Clark-PoolGetty Images)

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pope-francis-congress-3 — Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will finish his tour of Washington later today before traveling to New York City. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-congress-1 — Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) (R) greets Pope Francis (L) in the U.S. Capitol building before the Pontiff speaks to a joint meeting of Congress September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis will be the first Pope to ever address a joint meeting of Congress. The POpe is on a six-day trip to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philedelphia. (Photo By Bill Clark-PoolGetty Images)

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pope-francis-1 — Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress with with Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will finish his tour of Washington later today before traveling to New York City. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-arrives-midday-service-3 — Pope Francis attends the midday prayer service on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-arrives-midday-service-2 — Pope Francis attends the midday prayer service on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-arrives-midday-service — Pope Francis arrives at the midday prayer service on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-drives-around-parade-route — Pope Francis Rides Around the Parade Route in Washington D.C. on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-drives-around-parade-route-2 — Pope Francis Rides Around the Parade Route in Washington D.C. on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-barack-obama-tour — Pope Francis Tours The White House on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-barack-obama-oval-office — Pope Francis & Barack Obama in the Oval Office on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-addresses-washington-dc — Pope Francis Addresses Washington D.C. on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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michelle-obama-barack-obama-pope-francis — Michelle Obama, Pope Francis, and Barack Obama on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-barack-obama-during-national-anthem — Pope Francis stands with Barack Obama during the National Anthem on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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barack-talking-to-public — Barack Obama adressing the public on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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barack-obama-pope-francis-helping-him-to-seat — Barack Obama & Pope Francis on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-and-obama — Barack Obama and Pope Francis before his speech on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis-arrives-white-house-ftr — Pope Francis arrives at the White House on September 23, 2015. (Getty)

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pope-francis — Pope Francis steps off an airplane 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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michelle-sasha-malia-obama-meets-pope-francis-get-look-ftr — U.S. President Barack Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive to greet the Pope 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. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-america — 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-popemobile-gty-7 — Pope Francis departs in a Fiat after arriving from Cuba to the United States 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. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-popemobile-gty-8 — Pope Francis departs in a Fiat after arriving from Cuba to the United States 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. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-popemobile-gty-9 — Pope Francis departs in a Fiat after arriving from Cuba to the United States 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. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-gty-6 — Pope Francis (R) is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama 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. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-gty-7 — Pope Francis is escorted by U.S. President Barack Obama (R) as he greets 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-michelle-gty-7 — Pope Francis is escorted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-gty-5 — Pope Francis (R) is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama 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. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-2 — Pope Francis (C) is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis — Pope Francis (C) is greeted by U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-gty — Pope Francis shakes hands with Vice President Joe Biden along with U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-gty-2 — Pope Francis shakes hands with Vice President Joe Biden along with U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-gty-3 — Pope Francis shakes hands with Vice President Joe Biden along with U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-gty-4 — The red carpet is rolled out for Pope Francis as he arrives to the United States 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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pope-francis-visit-usa-obama-michelle-gty-7 — U.S. President Barack Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive to greet the Pope 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. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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