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The Best Photos From Pope Francis' Visit To Capitol Hill

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Pope Francis made his first-ever address to a joint meeting of Congress on Thursday, and met with leaders on Capitol Hill.

In his remarks, the pope touched on a number of issues including the refugee crisis, economic inequality, climate change and the death penalty.

Here are some of the best photos from his visit to Capitol Hill:

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Speaker of the House John Boehner (right) speaks with Pope Francis in the Capitol before the pontiff speaks to a joint meeting of Congress.
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Pope Francis shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as he arrives to address Congress. Francis is the first leader of the Roman Catholic Church to address a joint meeting of Congress.
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Pope Francis addresses Congress.
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People run to get a place to see Pope Francis at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Audience members in the House chamber watch as Pope Francis addresses the joint meeting of Congress.
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Crowds outside the Capitol watch Pope Francis address a joint session of Congress.
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Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress with Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Speaker of the House John Boehner in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol.
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Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of Congress.
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Pope Francis is greeted by members of Congress as he arrives to speak during a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress in the House chamber.
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