In Photos: Pope Francis Visits the White House
By: The Obama White House
Tags: White House, Climate Change, Photos

President Obama, the First Lady, the Vice President, and Dr. Biden welcomed His Holiness Pope Francis this week during his first official trip to the United States. On Tuesday, they greeted him as he landed in the United States. And on Wednesday, they welcomed him to the White House in the largest State Arrival Ceremony since President Obama took office. Check out the Pope’s visit in photos:

Shepherd One with Pope Francis aboard lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 22, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

Pope Francis disembarks Shepherd One. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia arrive to greet Pope Francis during the Welcome Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Obama and the First Family greet Pope Francis as he steps off Shephard One. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Malia shakes hands with Pope Francis. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Vice President Joe Biden greets the Pope. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Pope Francis greets Catholic school children. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and First Family escort Pope Francis from the tarmac. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Pope Francis prepares to depart following his Arrival Ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and First Lady wave to Pope Francis at the conclusion of the ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Preparations are made for the State Arrival Ceremony for Pope Francis on the South Lawn, Sept. 23, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Vice President Biden talks with Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Cardinal Pietro Parolin before the ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

A guest holds up the American flag, the Vatican City flag, and a cross. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama and the First Lady wait to greet Pope Francis as he arrives. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Guests watch as the Pope arrives. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama and the First Lady greet Pope Francis upon arrival for the State Arrival Ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and First Lady walk with Pope Francis at the start of the ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama and Mrs. Obama escort the Pope to the stage. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

President Obama and Pope Francis listen to the national anthem of the Holy See. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Guests watch and take photos. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

President Obama talks to Pope Francis as the Army Fife and Drum Corps march. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama delivers remarks. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The President welcomes Pope Francis to the podium to speak. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

Pope Francis delivers remarks. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama speaks to Pope Francis on stage. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and Mrs. Obama escort the Pope into the White House. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

The Pope waves from the Blue Room Balcony with the President and First Lady. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

The Pope waves from the Blue Room Balcony with the President and First Lady. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The First Lady introduces Pope Francis to their family pets Bo and Sunny following the ceremony. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama introduces Pope Francis to Ethel Kennedy. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama and Pope Francis walk along the Colonnade. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama and Pope Francis talk before a meeting in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama meets with the Pope. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President and Pope Francis conclude their meeting. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama introduces Pope Francis to his Personal Aide Ferial Govashiri. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President walks Pope Francis to his motorcade on the South Lawn. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

The President bids the Pope farewell. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)