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Scenes from the papal visit in Philadelphia

See more vignettes from the historic visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, including the papal Mass and the pope's stop at St. Joseph's University, in our photo gallery.

Pope Francis thanked World Meeting organizers at airport

Pope Francis met with about 400 organizers, supporters and selected volunteers of the World Meeting of Families on Sunday evening, Sept. 27 before departing for Rome -- see our photo gallery.

Faces of joy and devotion mark unforgettable papal Mass

Pope Francis celebrated an afternoon Mass Sunday, Sept. 27 for hundreds of thousands of people along the Ben Franklin Parkway and on side streets in Philadelphia. See a photo gallery from CatholicPhilly.com's contributing photographers.

Pope Francis brings hope to Curran Fromhold Correctional Facility

The pope met with about 100 men and women prisoners and their families Sunday morning, Sept. 27.

Festival of Families fills night with song, dance, inspiration

The family-themed celebration Saturday night, Sept. 26, included music by top artists and testimonies on family life, and a stirring address by Pope Francis. See our photo gallery.

Papal motorcade winds through city to acclaim of crowds

Thousands of people lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway and cheered as Pope Francis toured center city Philadelphia Saturday evening, Sept. 26. See a photo gallery.

Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia

See a photo gallery of the pope's arrival at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday morning, Sept. 26 to begin his two-day visit here.

Pope Francis gets a hero’s welcome at seminary

When Pope Francis arrived at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Saturday afternoon, Sept. 26, he met a student body and faculty roiling with excitement, and a special song.

Scenes from the papal Mass at the cathedral

See our photo gallery from the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis Sept. 26 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

Scenes of the papal visit to Washington, D.C.

See our photo gallery of Pope Francis' two-day visit to the nation's capital.