PHOTOS: Pope Francis arrives in New York

Friday, September 25, 2015
Pope Francis leads an evening prayer service at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in New York.
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PHOTOS: Pope Francis arrives in New YorkPope Francis leads an evening prayer service at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in New York.
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NEW YORK -- Thousands of people lined the streets of Manhattan for a chance to see Pope Francis arrive in New York City Thursday. The pope arrived from JFK Airport by helicopter and then traveled by motorcade to St. Patrick's Cathedral for vespers.