Visit of Pope Francis
Visit of Pope Francis
The First Family welcomes His Holiness Pope Francis to the White House during his first visit to the United States as Pope.
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The White House holds the largest arrival ceremony under President Obama for Pope Francis.
The White House holds the largest arrival ceremony under President Obama for Pope Francis.
The White House prepares to welcome Pope Francis at the largest arrival ceremony that the Obama administration has held.
The White House prepares to welcome Pope Francis at the largest arrival ceremony that the Obama administration has held.
The Obama family and Biden family greet Pope Francis as he arrives in the United States for the first time at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, September 22, 2015. (P092215PS-0478)
Following their brief meeting with Pope Francis at Joint Base Andrews, the President and First Lady wave as the Pope drives away in a small Fiat, September 22, 2015. (P092215PS-0840)
President Barack Obama and Pope Francis, joined by First Lady Michelle Obama, depart the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, September 23, 2015. (P092315DL-0545)
President Barack Obama and Pope Francis walk along the Colonnade to the Oval Office for a meeting, September 23, 2015. (P092315PS-1303)
Pope Francis, with Vice President Joe Biden, Speaker John Boehner, and the rest of the Escort Committee, delivers remarks from the Speaker's balcony, following a Joint Session of Congress, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., September 24, 2015. (P092415DL-0666)