PHOTOS: Pope Francis' First Full Day in Washington, D.C.

PHOTO of Pope Francis about “Popemobile,” taken Wednesday, courtesy of the White House

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Pope Francis is halfway through the first full day of his visit to Washington, D.C., having completed a visit with waiting students outside the Vatican embassy, a speech in English before about 15,000 gathered on the South Lawn of the White House, a private meeting with President Obama, a parade in the “Popemobile,” and a prayer service with U.S. archbishops at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, where the funeral of President John F. Kennedy was held.

True to his moniker, the “People’s Pope,” the 78-year old stopped for ”selfies,” hugs and kisses with people lining the streets.

After a lunch with parishioners, he headed to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a canonization ceremony for Junipero Serra.

See some of the photos posted (below) so far today on social media. Grab the blue bar on the right to scroll up and down to see the photos.

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