Posted September 26, 2015

See scenes of the pope’s arrival at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday morning, Sept. 26 to begin his two-day visit here, wrapping up his first apostolic visit to the United States. (Photos by Kevin Cook)

Pope Francis Airport Arrival in Philadelphia. Photo by Kevin Cook.

The Bowes family of St. Christopher Parish in Philadelphia await the arrival of Pope Francis to the city Sept. 26, along with Archbishop Charles Chaput and Father John Chung. The family presented the pope with the gift of a mountain laurel, official flower of Pennsylvania. (Kevin Cook)

Pope Francis Airport Arrival in Philadelphia. Photo by Kevin Cook.

Pope Francis Airport Arrival in Philadelphia. Photo by Kevin Cook.

Pope Francis departs Philadelphia International Airport in a simple Fiat sedan.

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Pope Francis Airport Arrival in Philadelphia. Photo by Kevin Cook.

Philadelphia families greet the pope at the airport.

Pope Francis Airport Arrival in Philadelphia. Photo by Kevin Cook.

The Bishop Shanahan Marching Band warms up before the pope’s arrival.

Pope Francis Airport Arrival in Philadelphia. Photo by Kevin Cook.