Pope Francis Speaks at the White House Alongside President Obama

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were all smiles on Wednesday as they waved to a gathered crowd at the White House alongside Pope Francis. The leader of the Catholic Church first arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Tuesday, and Malia and Sasha Obama joined their parents for the special welcome. Kicking off his six-day trip in Washington DC, the pope spoke during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn on Wednesday morning, later parading past thousands of people in an open-sided Popemobile. In the coming days, Pope Francis will also make appearances in New York City and Philadelphia. Keep reading for all the best pictures from Pope Francis's visit to the US, then see how the Obama girls have grown up before our eyes.



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