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September 22, 2015, 10:40 AM
View from the Truman Balcony of today's State Arrival for Pope Francis. pic.twitter.com/eJrip2qJvz— petesouza (@petesouza) September 23, 2015
View from the Truman Balcony of today's State Arrival for Pope Francis. pic.twitter.com/eJrip2qJvz
Pope Francis arrives for mass. A crowd of about 25,000 erupts in cheers. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/Cr2INZF7lX— mollenbeckWTOP (@mollenbeckWTOP) September 23, 2015
Pope Francis arrives for mass. A crowd of about 25,000 erupts in cheers. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/Cr2INZF7lX
Bells toll, people cry "Vive el papa, as Pope Francis arrives at Basilica pic.twitter.com/omKZBX1c1B— Fredrick Kunkle WaPo (@KunkleFredrick) September 23, 2015
Bells toll, people cry "Vive el papa, as Pope Francis arrives at Basilica pic.twitter.com/omKZBX1c1B
The Pope's arrival at the White House from the top of the Washington Monument → http://t.co/LJG9gY1PiX #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/acMCdCxM5f— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 23, 2015
The Pope's arrival at the White House from the top of the Washington Monument → http://t.co/LJG9gY1PiX #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/acMCdCxM5f
nbcwashington "RT MeaganNBCDC: Crowd at Basilica starting to grow as 25k ppl make their way inside. #PopeFrancis e… pic.twitter.com/NkHzDPRYPl"— NBC fan (@NbcWashFan) September 23, 2015
nbcwashington "RT MeaganNBCDC: Crowd at Basilica starting to grow as 25k ppl make their way inside. #PopeFrancis e… pic.twitter.com/NkHzDPRYPl"
Mayor @MurielBowser greets @VP Biden at the Basilica at Catholic University for the @Pontifex mass. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/RlG391zOem— John J. Falcicchio (@falcicchio) September 23, 2015
Mayor @MurielBowser greets @VP Biden at the Basilica at Catholic University for the @Pontifex mass. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/RlG391zOem
Everyone awaiting @Pontifex arrival at the basilica. The energy is insane. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/EOHZVggLKv— Chris Welch (@cwelchCNN) September 23, 2015
Everyone awaiting @Pontifex arrival at the basilica. The energy is insane. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/EOHZVggLKv
A few minutes before the Pope at the Basilica Mass. With the priests pic.twitter.com/8s2cWSloMh— James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) September 23, 2015
A few minutes before the Pope at the Basilica Mass. With the priests pic.twitter.com/8s2cWSloMh
The scene at the Basilica, about two hours before mass begins. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/OV5UAbIchs— mollenbeckWTOP (@mollenbeckWTOP) September 23, 2015
The scene at the Basilica, about two hours before mass begins. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/OV5UAbIchs
#PopeInDC @WTOP pic.twitter.com/WluRtoR18J— Gen (@Rosegen3) September 23, 2015
#PopeInDC @WTOP pic.twitter.com/WluRtoR18J
Arriving at the Basilica for the Canonization Mass for St. Junipers Serra. #PopeInDC #ptdiocese #thechurchfullyalive pic.twitter.com/bwgrXbNb0v— Bishop Parkes (@BishopParkes) September 23, 2015
Arriving at the Basilica for the Canonization Mass for St. Junipers Serra. #PopeInDC #ptdiocese #thechurchfullyalive pic.twitter.com/bwgrXbNb0v
Pope Francis at St Matthews sorry there isn't time to meet each of the 300 bishops #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/YEK1C9tYVM— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) September 23, 2015
Pope Francis at St Matthews sorry there isn't time to meet each of the 300 bishops #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/YEK1C9tYVM
Pope Francis on wave of immigration to US "these people will enrich America and the church." #popeindc pic.twitter.com/99k8dqsCno— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) September 23, 2015
Pope Francis on wave of immigration to US "these people will enrich America and the church." #popeindc pic.twitter.com/99k8dqsCno
Outside the Basilica, we've waited more than an hour in the security line. Still a ways to go. pic.twitter.com/uVTlJ2XcPI— mollenbeckWTOP (@mollenbeckWTOP) September 23, 2015
Outside the Basilica, we've waited more than an hour in the security line. Still a ways to go. pic.twitter.com/uVTlJ2XcPI
For many, this was a must-take photo: at the OEB near the White House. #popeinDC A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@ryan1035) on Sep 23, 2015 at 11:19am PDT
For many, this was a must-take photo: at the OEB near the White House. #popeinDC
A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@ryan1035) on Sep 23, 2015 at 11:19am PDT
Eugenia Pena from Reston is a proud Argentinian--thrilled to see #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/3tfDSepNvR— Kate Ryan (@KateRyanWTOP) September 23, 2015
Eugenia Pena from Reston is a proud Argentinian--thrilled to see #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/3tfDSepNvR
Pope Francis thrills massive crowd along National Mall. #PopeInDC #PopeinUS pic.twitter.com/bRkQmaFv4q— Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) September 23, 2015
Pope Francis thrills massive crowd along National Mall. #PopeInDC #PopeinUS pic.twitter.com/bRkQmaFv4q
#PopeInDC @WTOP #PopeFrancis pic.twitter.com/3byWzhdLPr— larry stroupe (@lstroupe) September 23, 2015
#PopeInDC @WTOP #PopeFrancis pic.twitter.com/3byWzhdLPr
@WTOP the Pope pic.twitter.com/bBEtF4dA9F— John Provenzano (@JPGator) September 23, 2015
@WTOP the Pope pic.twitter.com/bBEtF4dA9F
Here's that group from New Jersey happy to glimpse #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/HgdO5ldyMP— Kate Ryan (@KateRyanWTOP) September 23, 2015
Here's that group from New Jersey happy to glimpse #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/HgdO5ldyMP
Sisters from Servants of The Lord, in Philadelphia, came down to hang with the #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/NLkjsrsSLZ— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
Sisters from Servants of The Lord, in Philadelphia, came down to hang with the #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/NLkjsrsSLZ
#PopeInDC waving along Constitution Ave, in front of The Ellipse. pic.twitter.com/YHJjs1OaZD— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
#PopeInDC waving along Constitution Ave, in front of The Ellipse. pic.twitter.com/YHJjs1OaZD
Meanwhile, back at the security line to enter… pic.twitter.com/gu0v9aQ4jD— mollenbeckWTOP (@mollenbeckWTOP) September 23, 2015
Meanwhile, back at the security line to enter… pic.twitter.com/gu0v9aQ4jD
Families in the standing room only section rest up before mass begins. pic.twitter.com/XZxfYtRxbn— mollenbeckWTOP (@mollenbeckWTOP) September 23, 2015
Families in the standing room only section rest up before mass begins. pic.twitter.com/XZxfYtRxbn
Purple-capped bishops take their seats at Saint Matthews cathedral for midday prayers with Pope Francis #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/pfNyVOjx9a— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) September 23, 2015
Purple-capped bishops take their seats at Saint Matthews cathedral for midday prayers with Pope Francis #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/pfNyVOjx9a
The faithful waiting patiently for Popemobile Parade on Constitution Ave #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/iFnxl942yh— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 23, 2015
The faithful waiting patiently for Popemobile Parade on Constitution Ave #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/iFnxl942yh
Happening now: No more people being allowed in. Security lines being tied off. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/bAgLnw46FO— Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) September 23, 2015
Happening now: No more people being allowed in. Security lines being tied off. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/bAgLnw46FO
Excitement on Constitution Ave, waiting for #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/JK3cCx0HU5— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
Excitement on Constitution Ave, waiting for #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/JK3cCx0HU5
The altar Saint Matthews Cathedral where Pope Francis will offer midday prayers #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/ueauRz8RSP— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) September 23, 2015
The altar Saint Matthews Cathedral where Pope Francis will offer midday prayers #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/ueauRz8RSP
Watch @POTUS and @FLOTUS greet @Pontifex as he arrives at the White House. #PopeInDC http://t.co/7POa26M9AV— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 23, 2015
Watch @POTUS and @FLOTUS greet @Pontifex as he arrives at the White House. #PopeInDC http://t.co/7POa26M9AV
Crowd outside of the Vatican embassy when pope leaves to head to the White House this morning.#PopeInDC @wtop pic.twitter.com/uOQP8h7wA3— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) September 23, 2015
Crowd outside of the Vatican embassy when pope leaves to head to the White House this morning.#PopeInDC @wtop pic.twitter.com/uOQP8h7wA3
Waiting along Constitution Ave for #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/NAW4MgUPbu— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
Waiting along Constitution Ave for #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/NAW4MgUPbu
Crowd gathers awaiting arrival of Pope Francis at Vatican Embassy on Mass Ave NW #wtop pic.twitter.com/50wd4mQo9e— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) September 22, 2015
Crowd gathers awaiting arrival of Pope Francis at Vatican Embassy on Mass Ave NW #wtop pic.twitter.com/50wd4mQo9e
Pope Francis being serenaded this morning in Spanish & English outside of Vatican embassy. #PopeInDC @wtop pic.twitter.com/oDybOwGyiY— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) September 23, 2015
Pope Francis being serenaded this morning in Spanish & English outside of Vatican embassy. #PopeInDC @wtop pic.twitter.com/oDybOwGyiY
Protesters and the Joint Service Honor Guard, near the White House. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/m09ALvxoEz— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
Protesters and the Joint Service Honor Guard, near the White House. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/m09ALvxoEz
"From Baltimore, we give our welcome to #PopeFrancis." Maria Lou & family from Mexico #PopeInDC @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/PBfUPNaRio— Brittany Alexandra (@B_Serius) September 23, 2015
"From Baltimore, we give our welcome to #PopeFrancis." Maria Lou & family from Mexico #PopeInDC @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/PBfUPNaRio
Excited students at the #VaticanEmbassy front door already to greet #PopeFrancis when he comes out. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/WzsdK8rgVS— Aaron Gilchrist (@nbcaaron) September 23, 2015
Excited students at the #VaticanEmbassy front door already to greet #PopeFrancis when he comes out. #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/WzsdK8rgVS
Vendor: "Hey, big guy. I've got rosaries and t-shirts." pic.twitter.com/wFh7oAcDys— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
Vendor: "Hey, big guy. I've got rosaries and t-shirts." pic.twitter.com/wFh7oAcDys
Patsy Pedicini came fr Ct to sell #PopeinDC items. $5flags, buttons and pins. $10 for commemorative lanyards pic.twitter.com/gv2REZXxqI— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 23, 2015
Patsy Pedicini came fr Ct to sell #PopeinDC items. $5flags, buttons and pins. $10 for commemorative lanyards pic.twitter.com/gv2REZXxqI
Papal souvenirs #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/rGrWXXnfae— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
Papal souvenirs #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/rGrWXXnfae
Holly, Lucy and Brian Olmes of Ashburn, Va - mom MADE all these shirts #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/c8kA0KEFVU— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 23, 2015
Holly, Lucy and Brian Olmes of Ashburn, Va - mom MADE all these shirts #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/c8kA0KEFVU
Romero Family of Springfield. Kids got day off fr school to come see #PopeinDC pic.twitter.com/UEkXfNmC0d— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 23, 2015
Romero Family of Springfield. Kids got day off fr school to come see #PopeinDC pic.twitter.com/UEkXfNmC0d
DC Air Natl Guard helping out at 15th/Jefferson Dr security checkpoint. Sz: "Protecting and Serving" #PopeinDC pic.twitter.com/PGZrTSmLw0— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 23, 2015
DC Air Natl Guard helping out at 15th/Jefferson Dr security checkpoint. Sz: "Protecting and Serving" #PopeinDC pic.twitter.com/PGZrTSmLw0
Fr Our Lady Help of Christians in Waldorf, Md. Lines flowing quickly thru security at 15th/Jefferson Dr #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/Xo1eLaaDPK— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) September 23, 2015
Fr Our Lady Help of Christians in Waldorf, Md. Lines flowing quickly thru security at 15th/Jefferson Dr #popeinDC pic.twitter.com/Xo1eLaaDPK
Vendor at Vienna Metro: "I may run outta papers." #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/3OeJrbQKqk— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) September 23, 2015
Vendor at Vienna Metro: "I may run outta papers." #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/3OeJrbQKqk
Looks like the evening rush down here around the Ellipse and White House not 5:50 am @nbcwashington #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/w0NBLtkkq2— Adam Tuss (@AdamTuss) September 23, 2015
Looks like the evening rush down here around the Ellipse and White House not 5:50 am @nbcwashington #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/w0NBLtkkq2
All is quiet outside #VaticanEmbassy as Pope prepares for first full day in DC. #PopeInDC We're live at 6a! pic.twitter.com/iSrN5nweXk— Rick Yarborough (@ricknbc) September 23, 2015
All is quiet outside #VaticanEmbassy as Pope prepares for first full day in DC. #PopeInDC We're live at 6a! pic.twitter.com/iSrN5nweXk
Looks like the Basilica is ready! #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/1L3uGkdWJ5— The Brookland Bridge (@BrooklandBridge) September 23, 2015
Looks like the Basilica is ready! #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/1L3uGkdWJ5
People lined up to see the pope. #DC #pope #whitehousephoto http://t.co/xQrwWgG2N2 pic.twitter.com/v7dHyn6p6U— Whitehouse (@whphotos2013) September 23, 2015
People lined up to see the pope. #DC #pope #whitehousephoto http://t.co/xQrwWgG2N2 pic.twitter.com/v7dHyn6p6U
Here is a view 14th and Constitution at 2:45. People are ready to see @Pontifex! #PopeinDC pic.twitter.com/V8wI3tSIbi— DC Archdiocese (@WashArchdiocese) September 23, 2015
Here is a view 14th and Constitution at 2:45. People are ready to see @Pontifex! #PopeinDC pic.twitter.com/V8wI3tSIbi
Watch @Pontifex meet with @POTUS, @FLOTUS, the @VP, and @DrBiden as he touches down in America. #PopeInDC http://t.co/Poj1mC4GjB— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 22, 2015
Watch @Pontifex meet with @POTUS, @FLOTUS, the @VP, and @DrBiden as he touches down in America. #PopeInDC http://t.co/Poj1mC4GjB
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