Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Washington, DC, many arriving as early as 4am, to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis.
![Crowds anxiously await the arrival of Pope Francis.](http://www.facingchangeusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_1589.jpg)
Crowds waiting for the Papal Parade to begin look over to the White House, where President Obama held a State Arrival Ceremony for Pope Francis before his private meeting with him.