Слайд 2Earlier this morning, Pope Francis, 78, spoke to a crowd of
15,000 gathered on the White House South Lawn before meeting privately with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office.
Later in the day, the pope will canonize a new saint in a special mass at Catholic University - the first time a Catholic saint has been canonized on U.S. soil.
Washington, DC is the first stop on the pope's six-day, three-city tour of America. After DC, the pope will head to New York City and Philadelphia.
Слайд 3 Spectators wait as early as 5am along the
parade route of pope Francis,
south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Слайд 4 Spectators were gathered as early as 5am along
the parade route south
of the White House on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the pope.
Слайд 5Nuns stand in line for a security check near the White
House to get a glimpse of Pope Francis during a parade on the streets around the Ellipse, south of the White House, September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Слайд 6People position themselves along a cleared Constitution Avenue along the parade
route near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23.
early ahead of a papal parade featuring
Pope Francis in Washington September 23, 2015.
Слайд 8 A man holds up a Papal flag as he
waits for Pope Francis departure from
the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican's diplomatic mission in
Washington, Wednesday, September 23, 2015.
Слайд 9 Spectators hoping for a glimpse
of Pope Francis wave Papal and
U.S. Flags before the official state arrival ceremony where
President Barack Obama will welcome the pope.
Слайд 10US Secretary of State John Kerry walks with Ethel Kennedy before
Obama addresses the crowds. Ethel Kennedy's brother-in-law John F Kennedy was the first Catholic president of the United States.
Слайд 11 US Secretary of State John Kerry (right, in
stripes) greets clergy as US
Vice President Joe Biden (right) looks on before the arrival of Pope.
Слайд 12 Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill,
who both greeted the pope
when he landed on Tuesday, await his arrival on Wednesday morning.
Слайд 13Before departing The Apostolic Nunciature for the White House, Well-wishers reach
out to touch Francis' hand. The number of people given clearance to get near the pontiff is merely a fraction of those who applied.
Слайд 14 Pope Francis takes a photo
with children, whose parents work
at the Lithuanian Embassy, outside the Apostolic Nunciature.
Слайд 15A Secret Service Agent looks on as Pope Francis departs the
Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Washington.
People wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at
the White House on September 23, 2015.
Слайд 17 Michelle Obama was dressed in demure black
lace, and the president
in a simple black suit, to meet the Roman Catholic leader.
The Obamas greeted the pope at the White House.
Слайд 19 The pair stood before around 15,000
people on the South Lawn
to hear the national anthems before each gives a speech.
Слайд 20 Obama, pictured listening to the national
anthem with the pope,
opened his speech celebrating America's 70 million Catholics.
American anthem played, the president placed
a hand on his heart as the pontiff bowed his head.
Слайд 22 Obama offers the
pontiff a seat before giving his much-
anticipated speech to welcome him to America.
Слайд 23 The president drew comparisons between himself and the
pope, saying
how he had worked in impoverished neighborhoods in Chicago.
Слайд 24 'All Americans, from every background and of every faith,
value the role
the Catholic Church plays in strengthening America,' Obama said.
Слайд 25'In your humility, your embrace of simplicity, the gentleness of your
words and the generosity of your spirit, we see a living example of Jesus’ teachings, a leader whose moral authority comes not just through words but also through deeds,' Obama told the pope.
Слайд 26 'Mr President, I
find it encouraging that you are proposing
an initiative for reducing air pollution,' Pope Francis said.
Слайд 27The Pope stated that he will celebrate the institute of marriage
on his trip. Though Francis has been hailed for progressive statements on homosexuality, he maintains children should have a mother and a father.
Слайд 28 The pope receives
a personal tour of the Oval Office from
President Obama after giving a speech to thousands.
Слайд 29 Inside the Oval Office: The pope and Obama
had plenty to discuss in
their meeting at the White House after laying out their agendas.
Слайд 30 The leaders laugh as
they pose for photographs before having
their official meeting about environment and social justice.
Слайд 31 The president, First Lady, and pope
wave to the crowds after
their speeches before mass at St Matthew's Cathedral.