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WASHINGTON, Sep 23,2015 Pope Francis celebrates the canonization mass of Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Photo by Joe Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23,2015 Pope Francis celebrates the canonization mass of Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Photo by Joe Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 24, 2015 People excitedly discuss meeting and shaking hands with Pope Francis outside St. Patrick’s church. (Photo by Joe Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 24, 2015 Pope Francis’ signature Fiat pulls in front of St. Patrick’s Church. (Photo by Joe Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 24, 2015 Worshippers wait in St. Patrick’s Church before Pope Francis arrives (Photo by Joe Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23,2015 Pope Francis merchandise being sold outside of the canonization mass of Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Photo by Joe Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. Pope Francis waves from his popemobile to an estimated 26,000 spectators before celebrating the canonization mass of Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. The First Lady, Pope Francis and President Obama. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. Pope Francis speaks about climate change, poverty and immigration at the White House. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. Pope Francis and President Obama at the podium on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. Pope Francis and President Obama at the podium on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. Pope Francis and President Obama at the podium on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. An estimate of 26,000 celebrate mass with Pope Francis outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The mass canonized Junipero Sera as a saint. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 23, 2015. Crowds photograph Pope Francis as he passes by in his popemobile. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 22, 2015. Preparations are underway for Wednesday’s parade.(Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 22, 2015. Argentine students wait to welcome Pope Francis. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 22, 2015. The flag of the Vatican alongside the US flag on the Executive Office Building. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 22, 2015.Excited spectators wait to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis as he arrives at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
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WASHINGTON, Sep 21, 2015. Pope Francis will be part of a parade between the White House and Washington monument Wednesday afternoon. (Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 21, 2015. Ahead of his visit, local publications carry images of Pope Francis. (Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 22, 2015.Excited spectators wait to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis as he arrives at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See. (Photo by: Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 21, 2015. The Human Rights Campaign has erected a sign asking Pope Francis to be accepting of LGBT Catholics. (Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 21, 2015. Police on high alert in preparation for the Papal visit. (Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 21, 2015. Secret Service on high alert in preparation for the Papal visit. Joseph Difazio/BUNS)
WASHINGTON, Sep 21, 2015. Protesters display anti-Pope banners near the White House. (Joseph Difazio/BUNS)