President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis to the White House Wednesday with an official arrival ceremony on the South Lawn and an estimated 15,000 people in attendance.
Obama Hosts Pope Francis at White House
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The White House estimates that more than 10,000 guests were in attendance for the ceremony welcoming Pope Francis, Sept. 23, 2015.
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President Barack Obama and Pope Francis watch onstage as the "Old Guard" fife and drum corps marches past during an official welcome ceremony of the South Lawn at the White House, Sept. 23, 2015.
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Crowds wait to see Pope Francis at the White House, Sept. 23, 2015. (Aru Pande/VOA)
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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama stands with U.S. bishops and members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet during an arrival ceremony for Pope Francis at the White House, Sept. 23, 2015.