Pope Francis Makes Historic Visit to the U.S.

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by United Nations via twitter 9/23/2015 7:20:59 PM
Suiting up for @Pontifex http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPnKuOvWEAARCEr.jpg

by Brian Hartman via twitter 9/23/2015 7:39:43 PM
by DC Archdiocese via twitter 9/23/2015 7:43:47 PM
Pope Francis is on the move! Keep watch on ABC's live stream:

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 7:45:45 PM
Pope Francis is waving to spectators as he stands in the "pope mobile" en route to the Basilica.

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 7:51:09 PM
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by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 7:53:42 PM
Aww, big smiles from Pope Francis as he alternates waving to both sides of the crowd.

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 7:55:25 PM
by Christine Romo via twitter 9/23/2015 7:59:39 PM
by David Muir via twitter 9/23/2015 8:08:47 PM
Spectators take photos of Pope Francis during a parade on the streets around the Ellipse, Sept. 23, 2015 in Washington. Astrid Riecken/Getty Images

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 8:10:06 PM
by ABC News Live via twitter 9/23/2015 8:14:09 PM
by Christine Romo via twitter 9/23/2015 8:18:28 PM
From above: Pope Francis arrives in the popemobile for the Canonization Mass of Blessed Junipero Serra, Sept. 23, 2015, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Steve Helber/AP Photo

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 8:19:09 PM
Junipero Serra, who will be canonized by the Pope, is being criticized for using coercive force on Native Americans: abcn.ws/1L53n36

by ABC News via twitter 9/23/2015 8:22:17 PM
Angry Jesus? The muscle-flexing Christ mosaic behind @Pontifex in DC: blog.adw.org/2010/03/awesom… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPnWbPgUsAIcH_-.jpg

by Brian Hartman via twitter 9/23/2015 8:30:54 PM
by ABC News Politics via twitter 9/23/2015 8:43:05 PM
by Catholic News Agency via twitter 9/23/2015 8:56:10 PM
by Jeb Bush via twitter 9/23/2015 8:58:35 PM
From ABC News' Caitlin Oprysko: One lucky student got the hug of a lifetime when Pope Francis stopped by to say hi this afternoon. Theresa Brogan was invited to the Vatican Embassy by the special needs ministry of the archdiocese of Washington. Brogan, 16, was there representing St. Joseph's House, a registered day care which serves school-aged children with disabilities. When asked what Pope Francis said to her, Theresa told ABC News that he said "I love you and you're awesome." Above is a photo of the moment that Pope Francis smiled right at Theresa before they hugged. Photo Credit: St. Joseph's House.

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 9:03:16 PM
"Something deep within us invites us to rejoice and tells us not to settle for placebos which simply keep us comfortable," Pope Francis says at the canonization mass, as translated by the Holy See.

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 9:19:49 PM
by Ama Daetz via twitter 9/23/2015 9:24:50 PM
Pope Francis arrives inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Sept. 23, 2015. David Goldman/AP Photo

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 9:36:43 PM
by Vice President Biden via twitter 9/23/2015 9:45:04 PM
by ABC7Suzanne via twitter 9/23/2015 10:17:39 PM
These nuns are clearly enjoying the party atmosphere! The sisters were spotted in the parking lot of Catholic University, where the Basilica ceremony took place. Mary Stachyra Lopez/Arlington Catholic Herald

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 10:23:26 PM
Supreme Court Justices aren't spared from the pope-mania hitting D.C., though some are questioning while not all of the justices will be in attendance when Pope Francis addresses Congress tomorrow.

Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Anthony Kennedy, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor will all attend the joint meeting tomorrow, but that means that five of their peers will be missing it.

Among those five are some of the most conservative members of the court, including Justice Antonin Scalia, whose son is a priest, Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito.

For his part, House Speaker John Boehner believes that the pope transcends politics.

"Herein lies exactly why I invited Pope Francis, and two Popes before him," Boehner said in a statement released today.

"The Pope transcends all of this. He appeals to our better angels and brings us back to our daily obligations. The best thing we can all do is listen, open our hearts to his message and reflect on his example," he said.

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 10:31:18 PM
by Pete Souza via Instagram 9/23/2015 10:36:15 PM
The pope has now re-entered the Fiat after the canonization ceremony and is headed back to the residence where he is staying while in Washington.

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 10:48:56 PM
One of my favorite photos of the day: Pope Francis meets the Obamas' dogs while inside the White House. Click here for a full run-down of the pontiff's tour inside the White House. Photo credit: L'Osservatore Romano via AP

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 11:05:32 PM
3 days after #Pope urged end to #Colombia's!civil war, FARC & @JuanManSantos reach agreement in #Cuba - ending 51 year old conflict >>

by Jon Williams via twitter 9/23/2015 11:09:08 PM
Vatican says #Pope didn't meet FARC in #Cuba but told 300,000 people in Havana “we do not have right to allow ourselves yet another failure”

by Jon Williams via twitter 9/23/2015 11:09:10 PM
The Fiat has been spotted! Credit: ABC News

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 11:34:48 PM
The pope has headed inside the nunciature for the evening -- after, of course, talking to some people gathered behind the barriers at the residence -- so that means we're going to be stepping away from the live blog but be sure to check back tomorrow.

It's going to be a busy day: two cities, one historic address to Congress and a prayer service at one of the country's most famous cathedrals.

You can always check out our interactive map and schedule here or else just come right back to this live blog for continual updates.

by Meghan.Keneally 9/23/2015 11:36:25 PM
Not quite peace in our time. But breakthrough on justice & accountability paves way for #FARC to end 51 year fight wapo.st/1Qz8LJF

by Jon Williams via twitter retweeted by niagarasquare 9/23/2015 11:37:00 PM
Special edition of @WNTonight with @DavidMuir from DC. Historic day. Amazing images. Tune in! @CeciliaVegaABC @TerryMoran #PopeInDC

by devindwyer via twitter retweeted by niagarasquare 9/23/2015 11:37:38 PM
The green team!! twitter.com/sramosabc/stat…

by Cecilia Vega via twitter 9/23/2015 11:52:29 PM
From the Vatican:

Pope Francis had an unscheduled meeting with the Little Sisters of the Poor as a “sign of support” for their opposition against a federal contraception mandate.

by Benjamin.G.Candea@abc.com 9/24/2015 12:31:42 AM
Pope Francis meets Bo and Sunny. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPn7RVFUEAA4s9Q.jpg

by petesouza via twitter retweeted by niagarasquare 9/24/2015 12:44:13 AM
You go all the way to Andrews AFB to meet a guy and then this happens... twitter.com/AlanHoldren/st…

by Brian Hartman via twitter 9/24/2015 12:48:58 AM
#Pope 's top diplomats spoke w John Kerry, top U.S. officials IN Church's opposition to #Cuba trade embargo #PopeinUS https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPoKvlFWIAAUNW7.jpg

by Alan Holdren via twitter retweeted by niagarasquare 9/24/2015 12:51:13 AM
Lombardi on news b/t Colombia gov't and FARC: "Maybe that we can connect this good news today with the appeal of the Pope" #PopeInUSA

by Joshua McElwee via twitter retweeted by niagarasquare 9/24/2015 12:57:05 AM
Our @WNTonight story: #PopeFrancis Celebrates Mass to Canonize First Saint on American Soil @CeciliaVegaABC abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/pope…

by Matthew German via twitter retweeted by CeciliaVegaABC 9/24/2015 2:02:52 AM
Oh, it's just me and Pope Francis hanging out. NBD instagram.com

by Cecilia Vega via twitter 9/24/2015 2:13:05 AM
It could not be a more beautiful morning for @pontifex to visit the Capitol. @TerryMoran & @GStephanopoulos live soon on @GMA

by Brian Hartman via twitter 9/24/2015 10:54:05 AM
Could not be a more beautiful morning for @pontifex @ the Capitol. @TerryMoran & @GStephanopoulos live soon on @GMA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPqcQ0zU8AAEgx9.jpg

by Brian Hartman via twitter 9/24/2015 10:55:15 AM