They pushed in. Necks lengthened and swayed, trying to catch a glimpse â?? just a glimpse of the pope during the president and first ladyâ??s welcoming ceremony at the White House.
They came from Maryland, New York City, Philadelphia, Idaho, Chile, the U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and cities across the country. Pilgrims rose early in the morning â?? some didnâ??t sleep at all. They rode trains, flew in planes, hailed taxis, and walked. Then they stood in lines reminiscent of a packed day at Disneyland. But this was no theme park. This was reality â?? in real life President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama had invited more than 10,000 pilgrims to welcome Pope Francis to the U.S. on his very first visit to the nation.
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