Francis Comes to America

Francis Comes to America

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By Eric Weisbrod, CNN
Updated 4:59 AM EDT, Sun September 27, 2015
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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.
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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.
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Pope Francis departs from Washington, DC en route to New York City on September 24, 2015 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.The Pope is on a six-day trip to the U.S., with stops in Washington, New York City and Philadelphia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Pope Francis speaks during evening prayer service at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, Pool)
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis leans out and 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 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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ADDS NAME OF GIRL - Pope Francis reaches to give a blessing to Sophie Cruz, 5, from suburban Los Angeles, during a parade in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. She also delivered a bright yellow T-shirt and a letter expressing wishes that her mother and father and millions of others who are in the U.S. illegally are allowed to remain in the country. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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People watch Pope Francis address a Joint Session of Congress in front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 24, 2015 on the third day of his six-day visit to the US. AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Pope Francis leans out and 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 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. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Pope Francis greets well-wishers as he leaves the Apostolic Nunciature to the United States to go to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/MOLLY RILEY (Photo credit should read MOLLY RILEY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Pope Francis waves alongside US President Barack Obama upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, September 22, 2015, on the start of a 3-day trip to Washington. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD - SEPTEMBER 22: 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 waves towards US President Barack Obama and his family as he steps off his plane upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
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Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass in Revolution Square in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Pope Francis opens his first full day in Cuba on Sunday with what normally would be the culminating highlight of a papal visit: Mass before hundreds of thousands of people in Havana's Revolution Plaza. (Tony Gentile/POOL via AP)
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Pope Francis (R) speaks with US President Barack Obama during a private audience on March 27, 2014 at the Vatican. The meeting at the Vatican comes as a welcome rest-stop for Obama during a six-day European tour dominated by the crisis over Crimea, and the US leader will doubtless be hoping some of the pope's overwhelming popularity will rub off on him. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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In this photo taken on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, Pope Francis is greeted by faithful as he enters the San Cristobal Cathedral, Havana, Cuba. Francis presided over the evening prayer service in Havana's 18th century cathedral, where he broke from prepared remarks and spoke off-the-cuff at length for the first time during his trip to Cuba. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
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Pope Francis arrives for Mass at Revolution Plaza in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Pope Francis opens his first full day in Cuba on Sunday with what normally would be the culminating highlight of a papal visit: Mass before hundreds of thousands of people in Havana's Revolution Plaza. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Pope Francis bows his heads during the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) torchlight procession in Rome, Friday, April 18, 2014. Pope Francis presided over a torch-lit Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum marking Good Friday in Rome. The pope's resolve to focus the Catholic church's attention on those who suffer was reflected in meditations read aloud to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Pope Francis and Cuba's Fidel Castro shake hands, in Havana, Cuba, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The Vatican described the 40-minute meeting at Castro's residence as informal and familial, with an exchange of books. (AP Photo/Alex Castro)
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Pope Francis speaks with Cuba's President Raul Castro during his arrival ceremony at the airport in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Pope Francis begins a 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States on Saturday, embarking on his first trip to the onetime Cold War foes after helping to nudge forward their historic rapprochement. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
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Pope Francis' cap flies off his head as he deplanes in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The pope began his 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States, embarking on his first trip to the onetime Cold War foes after helping to nudge forward their historic rapprochement. (AP Photo/Ismael Francisco, Cubadebate Via AP)
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Pope Francis waves from the top of the steps as he prepares to depart Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, September 27, on his way back to Rome. The Pope has been on a six-day visit to the United States, with stops in Washington, New York and Philadelphia.
Pope Francis waves from the top of the steps as he prepares to depart Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, September 27, on his way back to Rome. The Pope has been on a six-day visit to the United States, with stops in Washington, New York and Philadelphia.
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Pope Francis greets families at the conclusion of Mass at the World Meeting of Families at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on September 27.
Pope Francis greets families at the conclusion of Mass at the World Meeting of Families at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on September 27.
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A huge crowd gathers to celebrate Mass with Pope Francis on September 27 in Philadelphia.
A huge crowd gathers to celebrate Mass with Pope Francis on September 27 in Philadelphia.
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Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the World Meeting of Families at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on September 27.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the World Meeting of Families at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on September 27.
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Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile during a parade along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before Mass on September 27 in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile during a parade along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before Mass on September 27 in Philadelphia.
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Pope Francis waves to the audience as he leaves Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, after addressing bishops on September 27.
Pope Francis waves to the audience as he leaves Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, after addressing bishops on September 27.
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Aretha Franklin performs as Pope Francis looks on during the Festival of Families on September 26 in Philadelphia.
Aretha Franklin performs as Pope Francis looks on during the Festival of Families on September 26 in Philadelphia.
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Pope Francis takes the stage at the Festival of Families on September 26 in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis takes the stage at the Festival of Families on September 26 in Philadelphia.
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Pope Francis speaks in front of Independence Hall, from the lectern used by President Abraham Lincoln during the Gettysburg Address, on Saturday, September 26, in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis speaks in front of Independence Hall, from the lectern used by President Abraham Lincoln during the Gettysburg Address, on Saturday, September 26, in Philadelphia.
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Pope Francis rides in the Popemobile along Independence Mall before delivering a speech outside Independence Hall on September 26.
Pope Francis rides in the Popemobile along Independence Mall before delivering a speech outside Independence Hall on September 26.
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Residents in decorated apartment windows await the arrival of Pope Francis near Independence Mall on September 26.
Residents in decorated apartment windows await the arrival of Pope Francis near Independence Mall on September 26.
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Pope Francis blesses Communion during a Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Saturday, September 26, in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis blesses Communion during a Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Saturday, September 26, in Philadelphia.
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Pope Francis delivers Mass before a crowd of more than 2,000, consisting largely of priests, women religious and deacons on September 26.
Pope Francis delivers Mass before a crowd of more than 2,000, consisting largely of priests, women religious and deacons on September 26.
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Members of the choir arrive at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul prior to the arrival of Pope Francis on September 26.
Members of the choir arrive at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul prior to the arrival of Pope Francis on September 26.
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Pope Francis kisses and blesses Michael Keating, 10, of Elverson, Pennsylvania, after arriving in Philadelphia on September 26. Keating has cerebral palsy and is the son of Chuck Keating, director of the Bishop Shanahan High School band, which performed at Pope Francis' airport arrival.
Pope Francis kisses and blesses Michael Keating, 10, of Elverson, Pennsylvania, after arriving in Philadelphia on September 26. Keating has cerebral palsy and is the son of Chuck Keating, director of the Bishop Shanahan High School band, which performed at Pope Francis' airport arrival.
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The faithful receive communion at the snack bar during Mass at Madison Square Garden on September 25.
The faithful receive communion at the snack bar during Mass at Madison Square Garden on September 25.
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Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Madison Square Garden on Friday, September 25, in New York City.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Madison Square Garden on Friday, September 25, in New York City.
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A crucifix hangs above members of the clergy during Mass at Madison Square Garden on September 25.
A crucifix hangs above members of the clergy during Mass at Madison Square Garden on September 25.
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Pope Francis rides through New York's Central Park on September 25. Francis addressed the U.N. General Assembly and will head to Philadelphia this weekend for the World Meeting of Families, a large Catholic event expected to draw nearly 1 million pilgrims.
Pope Francis rides through New York's Central Park on September 25. Francis addressed the U.N. General Assembly and will head to Philadelphia this weekend for the World Meeting of Families, a large Catholic event expected to draw nearly 1 million pilgrims.
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Pope Francis greets the crowd in New York's East Harlem Neighborhood on September 25.
Pope Francis greets the crowd in New York's East Harlem Neighborhood on September 25.
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Pope Francis places a white rose at the 9/11 memorial in New York on September 25.
Pope Francis places a white rose at the 9/11 memorial in New York on September 25.
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Francis attends a multireligious service at the 9/11 memorial.
Francis attends a multireligious service at the 9/11 memorial.
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The Pope arrives at the U.N. General Assembly to give his speech.
The Pope arrives at the U.N. General Assembly to give his speech.
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Francis gives a thumbs-up after leading an evening prayer service Thursday, September 24, at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
Francis gives a thumbs-up after leading an evening prayer service Thursday, September 24, at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
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Nuns celebrate at St. Patrick's Cathedral as they wait for the arrival of Pope Francis.
Nuns celebrate at St. Patrick's Cathedral as they wait for the arrival of Pope Francis.
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Francis greets crowds as he arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Francis greets crowds as he arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Crowds welcome Pope Francis to New York on September 24 after his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Crowds welcome Pope Francis to New York on September 24 after his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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A Pope Francis doll amuses the man himself at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A Pope Francis doll amuses the man himself at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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Pope Francis stops to look at a sculpture of Spanish-born missionary Junipero Serra at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on September 24. The Pope canonized Serra during a Mass the day before.
Pope Francis stops to look at a sculpture of Spanish-born missionary Junipero Serra at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on September 24. The Pope canonized Serra during a Mass the day before.
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Members of Congress accompany Pope Francis on the Speaker's Balcony on Capitol Hill on September 24.
Members of Congress accompany Pope Francis on the Speaker's Balcony on Capitol Hill on September 24.
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Congressional staffers and guests strain to view and photograph the Pope at the Capitol.
Congressional staffers and guests strain to view and photograph the Pope at the Capitol.
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Francis blesses a child at the Capitol.
Francis blesses a child at the Capitol.
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Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on September 24. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner sit behind him in the House chamber.
Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on September 24. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner sit behind him in the House chamber.
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Francis is the first Pope to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Francis is the first Pope to address a joint meeting of Congress.
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Boehner welcomes Pope Francis before his speech to Congress.
Boehner welcomes Pope Francis before his speech to Congress.
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Pope Francis canonizes Serra during a Mass in Washington on Wednesday, September 23.
Pope Francis canonizes Serra during a Mass in Washington on Wednesday, September 23.
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The Pope celebrates Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23.
The Pope celebrates Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 23.
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Nuns wait for Pope Francis to arrive inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Nuns wait for Pope Francis to arrive inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Pope Francis greets crowds during his parade in Washington on September 23.
Pope Francis greets crowds during his parade in Washington on September 23.
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Pope Francis reaches out to bless a child during the parade in Washington.
Pope Francis reaches out to bless a child during the parade in Washington.
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President Barack Obama hosts the Pope in the Oval Office of the White House on September 23.
President Barack Obama hosts the Pope in the Oval Office of the White House on September 23.
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Obama, the Pope and first lady Michelle Obama greet the crowd during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on September 23.
Obama, the Pope and first lady Michelle Obama greet the crowd during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on September 23.
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Pope Francis addresses guests on the South Lawn of the White House.
Pope Francis addresses guests on the South Lawn of the White House.
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People wave U.S. and Vatican flags as they wait for the Pope's arrival at the White House on September 23.
People wave U.S. and Vatican flags as they wait for the Pope's arrival at the White House on September 23.
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Early on September 23, people gather along Pope Francis' parade route in Washington.
Early on September 23, people gather along Pope Francis' parade route in Washington.
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Pope Francis departs from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland shortly after his flight landed on Tuesday, September 22.
Pope Francis departs from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland shortly after his flight landed on Tuesday, September 22.
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Pope Francis waves from his car at Andrews Air Force Base.
Pope Francis waves from his car at Andrews Air Force Base.
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Pope Francis is escorted by the Obamas and their daughters after arriving in the country.
Pope Francis is escorted by the Obamas and their daughters after arriving in the country.
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Clergy members brace for the wind as they stand on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base.
Clergy members brace for the wind as they stand on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base.
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The Pope waves at Obama and his family.
The Pope waves at Obama and his family.
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