Pope Francis visits 9/11 Memorial during his first visit to the U.S. He met with families of 9/11 victims and lead an interfaith service at the 9/11 Musuem.

Tweets and Photos of the Pope's Day in New York

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WNYC News | Sep 25, 2015

It's a long day for Pope Francis. After leading a multi-religious service at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, he'll head up to East Harlem to visit Our Lady Queen of Angels School before ending his day with a Mass at Madison Square Garden.

New Yorkers eager to catch a glimpse of the pontiff during his Manhattan visit are out in the streets, as well as WNYC reporters. Follow what they're seeing and saying on Twitter. (Note: this page is being updated throughout the day.)

Earlier... 

 

Two women get a front row spot:

(Stephen Nessen)

  

The pope arrives!

 

Gov. Andrew Cuomo greets the pope:

(Stephen Nessen)

  

In the museum:

 

How sweet the sound ...

 

Collector's items:

 

Harlem awaits ... 

 

 

While we await the pope's Mass at Madison Square Garden tonight, listen to Jim O'Grady's story about the time he saw a pope at the Garden...in 1979:

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