Pope Francis, 78, waves to the crowd before conducting mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
Pope Francis, 78, waves to the crowd before conducting mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
Pope Francis, 78, waves to the press before he conducts mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
Poeple sit on the steps of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception watching a live view of Pope Francis, as he stops to kiss a young child while he makes his way through the crowds near the White House Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Pope Francis will conduct mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
Pope Francis, 78, conducts mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
Pope Francis, 78, conducts mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
Pilgrims recieve communion during services as Pope Francis, 78, conducts mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States. Photo
Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald. W. Wuerl, holds up a chalis he recived from Pope Francis, 78, as he conducts mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
Pope Francis, 78, conducts mass and the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception /The Catholic University of America, Sept 23, 2015 in Washington DC. Serra was the 18th century Franciscan missionary who founded missions and evangelized in California. This is the first canonization on US soil, and the Popes first visit to the United States.
A sign is held up by a group from California as thousands gathered on the mall of the US Capitol in Washington DC, as Pope Francis, 78, 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 wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City.
Supporters holds signs at a gathering on the West Lawn of the US Capitol as Pope Francis, 78, speaks to the crowds follwing his first address to U.S. Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City.
A woman takes a selfie as she holds a handful of rosaries on the West Lawn of the US Capitol as Pope Francis, 78, speaks to the crowds follwing his first address to U.S. Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City
Pope Francis, 78, center speaks to the thousands gathered on the West lawn of the US Capitol and the National Mall following his address to 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 wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City.
Pope Francis, 78, center speaks to the thousands gathered on the West lawn of the US Capitol and the National Mall following his address to 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 wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City.
Pope Francis, 78, is seen on a jumbo-tron as he speaks to the thousands gathered on the West lawn of the US Capitol and the National Mall following his address to 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 wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City.
Delia Perez, of Washington DC, prays as Pope Francis, 78, speaks to the crowds on Capitol Hill follwing his first address to U.S. Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City
A woman prays as Pope Francis, 78, speaks to the crowds on Capitol Hill follwing his first address to U.S. Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City.
A woamn holds her rosery as she prays while Pope Francis, 78, speaks to the crowds on Capitol Hill follwing his first address to U.S. Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol September 24, 2015 in Washington, DC. Pope Francis is the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress and will wrap up his visit here befroe heading to New York City.
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