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LOOK: Social Media Captures Pope Francis in NYC

The Fiat and popemobile; the crowds, cookies, T-shirts; speeches, ceremonies and services; the thrill came through on Twitter and Instagram

PHOTO: @StPatsNYC

Pope Francis began his sojourn in New York City at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, givingevening vespers remarks, “Rest is needed, as are moments of leisure and self-enrichment, but we need to learn how to rest in a way that deepens our desire to serve with generosity,” he said.

Friday was not a restful day:

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  • 8:30 a.m. Visit to the United Nations and Address to the United Nations General Assembly


  • 11:30 a.m. Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Center


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  • 6 p.m. Mass at Madison Square Garden


The Holy Father left NYC Saturday morning for Philadelphia.

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