The Pope Comes to Congress: As Seen on Social Media
Today, Pope Francis spoke before Congress. Americans — Catholic and otherwise — were thrilled to witness the historic address. Here are a few Tweets that capture the atmosphere.
These nuns were getting ready in uniquely American fashion:
This pic of nuns tailgating while waiting for @Pontifex is pretty pretty good. #WhatsTrendingTODAY #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/uMTYkwP4ju
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) September 24, 2015
Look at the crowd ready to see His Holiness!
Throng ready to receive the #PopeinDC pic.twitter.com/vYslEV4Bbm
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 24, 2015
He also reached outside of the faith community:
.@Pontifex "Among you any who do not believe or cannot pray I ask you please to send good wishes my way" #PopeInDC
— Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸 (@NorahODonnell) September 24, 2015
Glenn Beck tweeted about the pope’s more political statements:
The Popes speech was a "Mr Gorbachev tear down this wall" moment. Unfortunately, the "wall" is capitalism.#popefrancis#popeindc#pope
— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) September 24, 2015
If Kanye West does win the presidency in 2020, perhaps we’ll see more of this kind of in-depth analysis from our future first lady.
The pope is dope
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) September 24, 2015
After the address, Speaker John Boehner had quite a view from the Speaker’s Balcony:
Exclusive: On the Speaker’s balcony with #PopeFrancis. #PopeInDC #PopeInUS pic.twitter.com/gmAKwLZ4HN
— John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) September 24, 2015
Next up for Pope Francis, the Big Apple!