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Pope ends US trip with mass in Philadelphia

Pope ends US trip with mass in Philadelphia
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Pope Francis has ended his highly successful trip to the United States by celebrating mass in Philadelphia. Thousands turned up to see Francis bring

Pope Francis has ended his highly successful trip to the United States by celebrating mass in Philadelphia.

Thousands turned up to see Francis bring an end to the World Meeting of Families with 150 nationalities represented.

Hundreds of thousands farewell the Pope after sermon telling them to 'believe in miracles' http://t.co/T1XjnhXGtA pic.twitter.com/jbgnTw5FaL

— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) September 28, 2015

The pope focused on the value of “little gestures” such as eating together and the affection shown between grandparents and grandchildren and brothers and sisters.

Pope Francis says he is leaving the United States with "a heart full of gratitude and hope.” http://t.co/6XJMZbMCwF pic.twitter.com/vWUxYE05fO

— CNN International (@cnni) September 28, 2015

Earlier the pope met with victims of sexual abuse carried out by Catholic clergy.

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