LIVE STREAMING
Pope Francis hugs Rafael Ramos, an inmate awaiting trial at Curran-Fromhold prison. Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News

21 photos of the Pope's powerful visit to Philly prison

"Pray for me," Francis told the prisoners.

MORE IN THIS SECTION

Colombia's Rock Icon

Latinas in Tech Launches

Latinas In Tech Launches

Mayor Parker's Vision

Tragedy in Kansas City

Boriqua Pride

SHARE THIS CONTENT:

The papal chair, built for the Pope by inmate tradesmen at Curran-Fromhold Prison in Northeast Philadelphia. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

95 inmates, men and women, are ushered in to their seats. They do not wear any kind of restraints. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Mayor Michael Nutter and other elected officials mill about the room among the inmates in the minutes before the Pope arrived. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Mayor Michael Nutter greets Roberto Mejia, a wheelchair-bound inmate, who was chosen to hear the Pope speak. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Anticipation in the final moments before the Holy Father's arrival. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Inmates watch the TV broadcast of the Pope's helicopter ride to the prison. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

A warm reception. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

"He loves the chair," one of Francis' translators told the audience. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

The Pope wasn't shy to smile on stage. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Francis addresses the audience after a brief introduction from Louis Giorla, commissioner of Philadelphia’s prison system, and Archbishop Charles Chaput. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

A moment of laughter. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

A moment of silence. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

After his speech, the Pope went into the audience and personally shook each inmate's hand. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

The room was silent as Francis made his way down each row of inmates. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Pope Francis lays his hand on a man's head in prayer. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

In the last row of handshakes, an inmate jumps up and embraces the Holy Father. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

(Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Rafael Ramos, awaiting trial at Curran-Fromhold, also asks the Pope to embrace him. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

Inmates become emotional as the Pope moves through the room. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

An ovation. (Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

(Photo: Max Marin/AL DÍA News)

  • LEAVE A COMMENT:

  • Join the discussion! Leave a comment.

  • or
  • REGISTER
  • to comment.
  • LEAVE A COMMENT:

  • Join the discussion! Leave a comment.

  • or
  • REGISTER
  • to comment.
00:00 / 00:00
Ads destiny link