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Moments after landing in Washington, Pope Francis was personally greeted by President Obama, the First Family, and the Vice President. On the tarmac for DC area, Catholic school students gave the Pope flowers. After meeting privately with the president at Joint Base Andrews, Francis made his way to the Vatican embassy, where he's spending both nights he's in DC. He came, as you have seen in this characteristic motorcade. That is built by big cars and there is *** clear little car and there is the Pope. On Wednesday morning, the Pope visits the White House, where 15,000 people will fill the South Lawn to welcome the pontiff. Francis will also sit down with President Obama. The White House says they'll discuss climate change, income inequality, and Cuba. He was so instrumental in helping forge our new relationship with Cuba, and so the president admires him greatly. After *** short parade near the White House, Francis will pray with bishops at *** nearby Catholic church. In the afternoon, the Pope celebrates Mass and canonizes *** Spanish missionary at the basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. 25,000 people are expected to attend. Speaking in Spanish, Pope Francis celebrates his first mass in the US, the setting, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Roman Catholic church in North America. Worshippers came from all over the continent. There are no words for me. I mean, I was crying on my way here because I was so emotional, not just Catholics, but people of all faiths. It's *** once in *** lifetime opportunity no matter what religion you are. The mass began with the canonization of Junipero Serra, *** Spanish friar who is credited with bringing Catholicism to California. He was the embodiment of *** church which goes forth. The Pope's day began with an elaborate ceremony at the White House. Your message of love and hope. has inspired so many people. The pontiff issuing *** call to action on climate change. Climate change is *** problem. We can no longer be left to *** future generation. Then *** private Oval Office meeting with the president. After *** Popemobile procession where thousands were hoping to connect with the Holy Father. Pope Francis kicked off his whirlwind visit to New York City with *** Popemobile procession down 5th Avenue. At Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the pontiff fled evening prayers, thanking American nuns for their service. To you, religious women, sisters and mothers of this people, I wish to say thank you. The Pope began his day in Washington delivering an address to *** joint meeting of Congress telling lawmakers the golden rule will point them in *** clear direction. Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion. With which we want to be treated, tens of thousands watched the speech on Jumbotron screens outside the capital, many arriving hours before, patiently waiting for this moment. Thank you very much and God bless America. Addressing hundreds in St. Patrick Church, the Pope said there is no justification for homelessness. There are many unjust situations, but we know that God is suffering with us. The Pope had declined an invitation to dine with congressional leaders, instead spending lunch with those less fortunate and blessing their meal. Pope Francis made his way across Manhattan in his first ever trip to New York City. Popemobile ride in Central Park. The people who walked in darkness have seen *** great light. Mass at Madison Square Garden. He's very progressive, it's reviving the church in many ways. Prayer at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. People of many different faith and religious traditions. The day was filled with somber reflection but also laughter. Pope Francis enjoyed lighthearted moments with students in East Harlem, taking selfies, playing games, and enjoying songs. The Pope also met with immigrants. An 18 year old refugee from Honduras gave the Pope *** soccer ball as *** gift and asked him his favorite team. Darkness fell on the city of brotherly love, the Pope and his white Popemobile lit up the night. Thousands cheered as he passed on his way to *** global celebration of family. The Pope shared the stage with big name entertainers like Aretha Franklin. But he also heard personal stories. We do not have much, but we are indeed blessed by God's graces. Families from different continents shared their struggles. Family is beautiful, but there's involved and there are. Problems. Earlier he paraded through the heart of the city to Independence Hall and spoke from the same lectern Abraham Lincoln used to deliver the Gettysburg Address, part of his message aimed at immigrants. Don't ever be ashamed of your traditions. The Pope began his day with *** mass at the city's oldest Roman. Catholic Church outside an anxious crowd of thousands. Paal souvenir stands did *** brisk business. bracelets 2 for 10, but what most are longing for is something money cannot buy *** moment with the Pope. The Pope's final mass attracted the largest crowd of his US tour. An estimated 1 million came from all over the globe. Would that all of us could be open to miracles of love for the sake. Of your own family and of all the families of the world, he became the first Pope to address Congress, the first to canonize *** saint on US soil, and to visit an American prison. To give you *** helping hand. To get back on the right path. The trip included an address to the UN General Assembly, prayers at Ground Zero, *** visit with President Obama, and *** meeting with sex abuse victims, and I commit to *** careful oversight. Everywhere he went, thousands clamored for *** chance to see him just to be in his presence and feel his blessing. I think he's *** great person. I think he should keep up his work. Sunday evening, he paused to say thanks. I do so with *** heart full of gratitude and hope. And then the people's Pope boarded his plane and waved farewell.