Pope Francis Arrives in Philadelphia Saturday Sep 26,2015

Pope Francis arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning and will spend two days there on the last leg of his US tour

Pope Francis was surrounded by several bodyguards as he made his way down the streets of Philadelphia

Pope Francis waved to the crowd at Independence Hall on Saturday as he prepared to give a speech on religious rights and immigration

 

 

 

Mass crowds erupted in cheers and took pictures as Pope Francis made his way to Independence Hall

 

 

Bodyguards passed baby after baby to the Pope Francis as he rode down Market Street in Philadelphia so he could kiss them each on their forehead

 

Prior to the speech, the Pope blessed the Cross of the Encuentros Saturday afternoon after arriving at Independence Mall for the speech. A family of seven that came to the United States from Mexico presented the cross to Francis

 

 

 Pope Francis addressed a crowd of thousands at Independence Hall, covering topics including religious freedom and immigration

 

A crowd filled Independence Mall ahead of Pope Francis' speech outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Saturday Sep 26,2015