Pope Francis has again called for Americans to welcome immigrants. He was giving a speech at America’s iconic Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Pope Francis Life In Danger In Philadelphia
Didn’t get a ticket to be up close for Pope Francis’ remarks outside Independence Hall? You’re not alone. Free tickets to the September 26 event were gone within a matter of minutes after being made available on a World Meeting of Families Eventbrite page at noon Tuesday. By 12:04, the ticket page said “unavailable” and that “all tickets are with other customers.
Pope Francis ended a busy first visit to the United States by celebrating what is believed to be the largest mass ever in this country. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan is in Philadelphia with more.
Pope Francis arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning–the final stop on his historic, three-city U.S. trip. Crowds gathered at dawn there amid high security as Francis prepared to promote religious freedom in the birthplace of American independence. The city awoke to 8-foot-tall mesh fences, concrete barriers and bike racks lining the streets. Airport-style security — including TSA agents — was installed for the pontiff’s visit. He arrived at the City of Brotherly Love after taking off from from New York’s JFK airport at 9:10 a.m.