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Obama Hosts Pope Francis at White House
September 23, 2015 10:35 AM
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.
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Pope Francis and President Barack Obama wave to onlookers before heading into a meeting in the Oval Office, Sept. 23, 2015.
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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Pope Francis after a welcoming speech during the state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 23, 2015.
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Crowds gather to watch the White House reception of Pope Francis, Sept. 23, 2015. (Richard Green/VOA)
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According to White House estimates, there were about 11,000 guests on the South Lawn for the ceremony welcoming Pope Francis, Sept. 23, 2015. (Aru Pande/VOA)
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