By — Rialda Zukic Rialda Zukic Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/pope-francis-philadelphia Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Photos: Pope Francis wraps up first-ever U.S. visit in Philadelphia Nation Sep 27, 2015 3:13 PM EDT Pope Francis concluded his six-day visit to the United States on Sunday in Philadelphia. He began the final day by addressing victims of clergy sex abuse and visited Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, Philadelphia’s largest prison, where he spoke to inmates. He also celebrated Mass on Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul where he urged ordinary Catholics to strengthen their role in sustaining the church. After being greeted by about 2,400 people and a midday rest Saturday, Pope Francis also visited Independence Mall and addressed the role of faith in a nation. Pope Francis greets inmates on Sept. 27 during his visit to the Curran-Fromhold Correction Facility in Philadelphia. Photo by David Maialetti/Reuters. An inmate holds a photo of Pope Francis Sept. 27 during his visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters. Pope Francis waves to the crowd Sept. 26 as he arrives for Mass the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Photo by Charles Mostoller/Reuters. People watch on large screens Sept. 26 as Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters. A woman gets emotional Sept. 26 as she stands at Independence Mall and watches Pope Francis on television celebrating mass nearby at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Photo by Jim Bourg/Reuters. Pope Francis kisses a child Sept. 26 on his way to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Photo by Jim Bourg/Reuters. A Vatican flag is raised Sept. 26 as crowds gather for Pope Francis at the Festival of Families along Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Photo by Eric Thayer/Reuters. Pope Francis waves to the crowd Sept. 26 before attending the Festival of Families event in Philadelphia. Photo by Mark Makela/Reuters. A person holds up a sign Sept. 26 that reads, “long live the Pope,” while awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia. Credit: Brian Snyder/Reuters Nuns watch Pope Francis’ speech Sept. 26 on a screen during the Festival of Families rally Philadelphia. Photo by Carlos Barria/ Reuters. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Rialda Zukic Rialda Zukic
Pope Francis concluded his six-day visit to the United States on Sunday in Philadelphia. He began the final day by addressing victims of clergy sex abuse and visited Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, Philadelphia’s largest prison, where he spoke to inmates. He also celebrated Mass on Saturday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul where he urged ordinary Catholics to strengthen their role in sustaining the church. After being greeted by about 2,400 people and a midday rest Saturday, Pope Francis also visited Independence Mall and addressed the role of faith in a nation. Pope Francis greets inmates on Sept. 27 during his visit to the Curran-Fromhold Correction Facility in Philadelphia. Photo by David Maialetti/Reuters. An inmate holds a photo of Pope Francis Sept. 27 during his visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters. Pope Francis waves to the crowd Sept. 26 as he arrives for Mass the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Photo by Charles Mostoller/Reuters. People watch on large screens Sept. 26 as Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters. A woman gets emotional Sept. 26 as she stands at Independence Mall and watches Pope Francis on television celebrating mass nearby at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Photo by Jim Bourg/Reuters. Pope Francis kisses a child Sept. 26 on his way to Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Photo by Jim Bourg/Reuters. A Vatican flag is raised Sept. 26 as crowds gather for Pope Francis at the Festival of Families along Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Photo by Eric Thayer/Reuters. Pope Francis waves to the crowd Sept. 26 before attending the Festival of Families event in Philadelphia. Photo by Mark Makela/Reuters. A person holds up a sign Sept. 26 that reads, “long live the Pope,” while awaiting the arrival of Pope Francis at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia. Credit: Brian Snyder/Reuters Nuns watch Pope Francis’ speech Sept. 26 on a screen during the Festival of Families rally Philadelphia. Photo by Carlos Barria/ Reuters. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now