Pope Francis' Papal Parade rocks the streets of Washington D.C.

Thousands of people cheered Pope Francis on

Since the very early morning, thousands of people anxiously awaited the Washington D.C. Papal Parade. Pope Francis traveled from the Ellipse of the White House to Constitution Ave. at the National Mall. Following the parade, Pope Francis would arrive back to the White House to depart and attend a midday prayer with the bishops of the United States at the beautiful St. Matthew's Cathedral.

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The Popemobile provided Pope Francis free access, as he often requests, to all the excited people lining the streets. This vehicle is made with an open design to allow the Pope to be more visible.

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, joined Pope Francis during the parade. This event became the second time Cardinal Donald Wuerl welcomed a Pope to Washington.

Along the parade, Pope Francis called for a guard to bring forward two infants, as he kissed the infants' head, blessing them. Further along the parade, a young girl was allowed to approach Pope Francis, embracing him and handing him a flag.

The energetic crowd of layers and layers of people of all ages cheered on Pope Francis the entire route, as he continuously waved with the biggest and brightest smile.

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