PHOTOS: View Pope Francis' historic trip to the U.S.
You weren't able to attend Pope Francis' memorable visit to the U.S. in person? Thanks to our readers and staff, you can experience the journey through photographs.
Children greet the Pope with signs during his arrival at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, D.C. Religion News Service photo courtesy Pete Smith
Missed Pope Francis’ U.S. tour? See glimpses of the journey through these photographs.
Religion News Service photos by readers, RNS staff and University of Missouri students Alex Jacobi, Madi Alexander, Rose McManus, Anne Marie Hankins, and Taylor Nakagawa.
Please click on any photo below to view a slideshow.
Pope Francis passes by on the street in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Nan Varoga
Children greet the Pope with signs during his arrival at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, D.C. Religion News Service photo courtesy Pete Smith
Eighth grade students from Gesu School in north Philadelphia performed the tango and swing on Logan Square Stage during the Festival of Families in Philadelphia on Sept. 26, 2015. Religion News Service photo by Madi Alexander
A mural includes Pope Francis among other famous “Franks” at Dirty Frank’s bar in Philadelphia. Religion News Service photo by Audrey Rose McManus
Chris Sheehan enjoys a “Holy Wooder” beer brewed by Philadelphia Brewing Company at South Philadelphia Tap Room. ” Religion News Service photo by Anne Marie Hankins
Becky Ianni, left, and Barbara Dorris, outside the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia where they shared stories of sexual abuse by priests. Religion News Service photo by Taylor Nakagawa
A Lego reconstruction of the Vatican is featured at the Franklin Institute. Religion News Service photo by Anne Marie Hankins
David and Elizabeth Cratty, of Galesburg, Ill. celebrated their wedding anniversary at the World Meeting of Families and contributed to painting a mural because “it is such an unexpected part of the event.” Religion News Service photo by Anne Marie Hankins
Eddy Barahona of Ashburn, Va., caught a glimpse of Pope Francis in Washington, D.C., when Francis rode by in a small black Fiat on Sept. 24, 2015. Religion News Service photo by Adelle M. Banks
Brother Erick Lopez, a Franciscan friar from Silver Spring, Md., applauded the pope’s message about protecting the environment from his perch at the Rally for Moral Action on Climate Justice. Religion News Service photo by Adelle M. Banks
Ricardo Cordova of Springfield, Va., attended the pope’s first Mass in the U.S., after writing a letter to his priest. Religion News Service photo by Adelle M. Banks
A crowd outside the Vatican Embassy welcomes Pope Francis to the U.S. on Sept. 22, 2015. Religion News Service photo by Adelle M. Banks
Priests of Beat, a music group set up on the streets of Philadelphia. Elizabeth and Ruth are sisters who volunteer their time to promote the group’s music. All proceeds from the sale of CDs and merchandise go to help the poor. Religion News Service photo by Anne Marie Hankins
Participants at the World Meeting of Families were encouraged to autograph a picture of the pope outside the convention center in Philadelphia. Religion News Service photo by Debra Mason
Three nuns sit at the counter of a creperie in Reading Terminal Market during the pope’s visit to Philadelphia. Religion News Service photo by Audrey Rose McManus
Melvin White, left, checks out his new shirt, given to him by Lucas Prinke, right, as part of a mission trip with members of the Love and Serve ministry, an Atlanta-based group whose weekend mission trip was dubbed “Serve with Francis.” Religion New Service photo by Alex Jacobi
Pope Francis passes the crowd along the street of Philadelphia on September 27, 2015. Religion News Service by Kimberly Winston
Whitney Crooks, 32, came from Ionia, Mich., with her husband to attend the outdoor Mass. Crooks is 35 weeks pregnant. Religion News Service photo by Madi Alexander
Joyce Anskaria Willis, 69, watched Pope Francis ride by in his popemobile before his public Mass on Sept. 27, 2015 in Philadelphia. She traveled from Zimbabwe to attend the World Meeting of Families that concluded two days earlier. Religion News Service photo by Debra L. Mason
Chris Jackson, 56, from New London, Pa., bows during Pope Francis’ last U.S. Mass in Philadelphia on Sept. 27, 2015. “I almost cried. It’s overwhelming. All the love and everything else you feel today, it’s amazing.” Religion News Service photo by Madi Alexander
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