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And that was just fine with the Arizona residents who made the trip here.

Dotty Robinson echoed her daughter’s description of “good spirits all over”. “The poverty level is high; there are a lot of people who need food, medical treatment and a place to live; and we have to realize that we all have to live in this world and we are all responsible and affected by the dilemma of climate change”.

During Sunday’s Mass, the pope’s pastoral address ignored the culture wars and instead veered between piety, homespun advice, and laughs. His visit shut down much of central Philadelphia for the weekend.

One of the most widely reported highlights of Pope Francis’s visit to the United States was his historic visit to Capitol Hill last Wednesday.

Speaking slowly, calmly, and clearly, Pope Francis declared: “I call for a courageous and responsible effort to redirect our steps, and to avert the most serious effects of the environmental deterioration caused by human activity”.

He also cruised through the city in the Popemobile, giving Phoenix resident Maria Duran a chance for an unexpectedly close encounter with the pontiff.

Milagros Oreno of Egg Harbor, N.J., who is originally from the Dominican Republic, kneels in prayer on Independence Mall in Philadelphia as she watches a television feed of Pope Francis celebrating Mass nearby at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia September 26. It had pages of signatures attached from people like Duran.

Knock Shrine last weekend hosted the National Eucharistic Congress where Archbishop Martin said: “We have urged [Pope Francis] to come [to Ireland]. I think that shift will continue towards finding ways to enable people to return to the fold”, she said. Pope Francis will then evaluate their proposals and provide the Church with guidance.

Brian Sanchez’s family situation also brought him to Philadelphia with Promise Arizona.

Gosar said he boycotted the speech because he believes the pope acts “like a leftist politician” in calling for action to combat climate change and not being more forceful about the church’s opposition to abortion and support for traditional values. But many critics and surveys are already saying that the Pope’s messages have little and no lasting effect to Americans especially when it comes to political issues.

“It was so incredible to be there, surrounded by people from across the US and all around the world“, she says.

The second thing that struck him during his visit was how the public was responding to the pope’s message. “But it was exciting watching him pass by”.

Thousands of volunteers from the World Meeting of Families, the Red Cross, and so many other organizations amplified Pope Francis’ calls for compassion and service to others by giving their time to help. “While between 20 and 25 percent of all Americans are Catholic, this pope is reaching nearly everyone”, Orlando added. He even reportedly asked President Obama in private to “pray for me“.

The Pope called upon the Faithful to embrace signs that the Holy Spirit can work through everyone. But I think I know what the pope was doing. “I’m just really happy that I did”. “I will never forget it”.