Pope Francis was greeted warmly on his first visit to the United States, first at the White House, then by a cheering crowd of thousands along the parade route.
Washington D.C. Hosts Pope Francis
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Pope Francis and President Barack Obama wave to onlookers before heading into a meeting in the Oval Office, Sept. 23, 2015. (Aru Pande/VOA)
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Christina Toth from Boyds, Maryland waits to see Pope Francis arrive at the White House, Sept. 23, 2015. (Aru Pande/VOA)
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Throngs of people wait to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis along the parade route, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2015. (Richard Green/VOA)
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Crowds gather to watch the White House reception of Pope Francis on a projection screen on the National Mall, Washington, DC, Sept. 23, 2015. (Richard Green/VOA)