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A combined orchestra and choir from CUA, the Basilica, and the archdiocese provided the music for the Papal Mass.

A combined orchestra and choir from CUA, the Basilica, and the archdiocese provided the music for the Papal Mass.

The Mass
The orchestra and choir filled the CUA campus with music for the papal Mass.

The orchestra and choir filled the CUA campus with music for the papal Mass.

The Mass
Singers rejoice in the Lord in the papal choir.

Singers rejoice in the Lord in the papal choir.

The Mass
Voices from CUA, the Basilica, and the Archdiocese blended in the papal choir.

Voices from CUA, the Basilica, and the Archdiocese blended in the papal choir.

The Mass
Singers from CUA, the Basilica, and the Archdiocese of Washington made up the papal choir.

Singers from CUA, the Basilica, and the Archdiocese of Washington made up the papal choir.

The Mass
Choir members sing at the Papal Mass.

Choir members sing at the Papal Mass.

The Mass
Peter Latona, Basilica Music Director, conducts the combined CUA, Basilica, Archdiocesan choir and orchestra.

Peter Latona, Basilica Music Director, conducts the combined CUA, Basilica, Archdiocesan choir and orchestra.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Musicians from CUA, the Basilica, and the Archdiocese at the Papal Mass

Musicians from CUA, the Basilica, and the Archdiocese at the Papal Mass

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Food Area for Visitors

Food Area for Visitors

The Crowd
People Receiving Communion

People Receiving Communion

The Crowd, The Mass
Communion Spots During The Mass

Communion Spots During The Mass

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd, The Mass
Pope Francis Blessing the Crowd in front of McMahon Hall

Pope Francis Blessing the Crowd in front of McMahon Hall

The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Greeting the Crowd Gathered for the Mass

Pope Francis Greeting the Crowd Gathered for the Mass

The Pope Arrives
Procession of the Bishops

Procession of the Bishops

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd, The Mass
People Gathered to Welcome the Pope

People Gathered to Welcome the Pope

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Police Cycling in front of McMahon Hall

Police Cycling in front of McMahon Hall

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, Getting Ready
Police Ready To Cycle to Clean the Road for the Pope

Police Ready To Cycle to Clean the Road for the Pope

Getting Ready
Seated Area of the Venue

Seated Area of the Venue

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Thousands Gathered in the University Mall for the Papal Mass

Thousands Gathered in the University Mall for the Papal Mass

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd, The Mass
Welcome Pope Francis

Welcome Pope Francis

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
People Gathered at the Mass Venue

People Gathered at the Mass Venue

The Crowd
Hispanic Community Present at the Papal Mass

Hispanic Community Present at the Papal Mass

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
People Gathered in the University Mall

People Gathered in the University Mall

The Crowd
Sisters Walking to Mass

Sisters Walking to Mass

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Dominican Sisters Crossing the Street to Attend the Papal Mass

Dominican Sisters Crossing the Street to Attend the Papal Mass

The Crowd
Missionaries of Charity Gathered for the Papal Mass

Missionaries of Charity Gathered for the Papal Mass

The Crowd
CUA Community waiting for the Pope

CUA Community waiting for the Pope

The Crowd
The Anderson Cooper 360 news show being broadcast live from the CUA University Mall.

The Anderson Cooper 360 news show being broadcast live from the CUA University Mall.

The Media
CNN’s Anderson Cooper prepares for his news show on the media riser.

CNN’s Anderson Cooper prepares for his news show on the media riser.

The Media
A media interview in front of Caldwell Hall.

A media interview in front of Caldwell Hall.

The Media
A view from the riser of the NBC rooftop studios on Father O’Connell Hall.

A view from the riser of the NBC rooftop studios on Father O’Connell Hall.

The Media
Media gathered on the riser directly across the University Mall from the papal altar.

Media gathered on the riser directly across the University Mall from the papal altar.

The Media
Deacons distributing Communion were escorted by volunteers carrying umbrellas.

Deacons distributing Communion were escorted by volunteers carrying umbrellas.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd, The Mass
People crowd into the Brookland/CUA Metro Station after the papal Mass.

People crowd into the Brookland/CUA Metro Station after the papal Mass.

The Crowd
Some people in standing-room-only areas enjoyed shade from trees on the University Mall.

Some people in standing-room-only areas enjoyed shade from trees on the University Mall.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Thousands stood for hours on a warm, sunny day for their chance to participate in the papal Mass.

Thousands stood for hours on a warm, sunny day for their chance to participate in the papal Mass.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
The crowd waves as Pope Francis passes by on the University Mall.

The crowd waves as Pope Francis passes by on the University Mall.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Waiting at the fence line for the popemobile to pass by.

Waiting at the fence line for the popemobile to pass by.

The Crowd
Early arrivals stop for a photo before the Mass.

Early arrivals stop for a photo before the Mass.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Getting their picture taken in front of the papal altar.

Getting their picture taken in front of the papal altar.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Vice President Joseph Biden was among the guests in attendance at the papal Mass.

Vice President Joseph Biden was among the guests in attendance at the papal Mass.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Students and other guests arrived early to hold their spots in the stand-room-only areas.

Students and other guests arrived early to hold their spots in the stand-room-only areas.

The Crowd
Participating in the Mass using the bilingual Mass Program.

Participating in the Mass using the bilingual Mass Program.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Leaning out over the fence on the University Mall to get a better view of Pope Francis.

Leaning out over the fence on the University Mall to get a better view of Pope Francis.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
CUA President in the midst of the crowd at the papal Mass.

CUA President in the midst of the crowd at the papal Mass.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Waiting for the popemobile to pass by on the University Mall.

Waiting for the popemobile to pass by on the University Mall.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
A student with her ticket and the Basilica in the background.

A student with her ticket and the Basilica in the background.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Students display their tickets for the Mass.

Students display their tickets for the Mass.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Students participate in the Mass, which was mostly in Spanish, using the bilingual Mass Program.

Students participate in the Mass, which was mostly in Spanish, using the bilingual Mass Program.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
ABC News anchor David Muir on the air from the rooftop of Father O’Connell Hall.

ABC News anchor David Muir on the air from the rooftop of Father O’Connell Hall.

The Media
ABC News set up a rooftop studio on the east side of Father O’Connell Hall.

ABC News set up a rooftop studio on the east side of Father O’Connell Hall.

The Media
An ABC camera operator checks out the view of the altar from the media riser.

An ABC camera operator checks out the view of the altar from the media riser.

The Media
NBC News team conducting and interview on the roof of Father O’Connell Hall.

NBC News team conducting and interview on the roof of Father O’Connell Hall.

The Media
NBC News anchor Lester Holt with CUA President John Garvey in the rooftop studio.

NBC News anchor Lester Holt with CUA President John Garvey in the rooftop studio.

The Media
NBC News set up an elaborate operation on the west roof of Father O’Connell Hall.

NBC News set up an elaborate operation on the west roof of Father O’Connell Hall.

The Mass
A conference room window provided access to the roof on the west end of Father O’Connell Hall.

A conference room window provided access to the roof on the west end of Father O’Connell Hall.

The Media
Reporters test their equipment on the riser before the Mass.

Reporters test their equipment on the riser before the Mass.

The Media
Media members arrived early on Sept. 23 to set up their gear on the riser.

Media members arrived early on Sept. 23 to set up their gear on the riser.

The Media
A 10-tiered riser on the University Mall accommodated more than 350 media representatives.

A 10-tiered riser on the University Mall accommodated more than 350 media representatives.

The Media
Several news outlets set up operations on the rooftops of CUA buildings.

Several news outlets set up operations on the rooftops of CUA buildings.

The Media
A news reporter films his report in from of a sign welcoming visitors to the CUA campus.

A news reporter films his report in from of a sign welcoming visitors to the CUA campus.

The Media
Pope Francis seated in the chair designed by CUA students.

Pope Francis seated in the chair designed by CUA students.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, Papal Altar Design, The Mass
Pope Francis celebrates Mass overlooking the University Mall.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass overlooking the University Mall.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Michigan Avenue was one of several streets around campus closed to traffic for the Pope’s visit.

Michigan Avenue was one of several streets around campus closed to traffic for the Pope’s visit.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Pope Francis drove onto the CUA campus to a warm welcome under brilliant sunshine.

Pope Francis drove onto the CUA campus to a warm welcome under brilliant sunshine.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Religious sisters from many communities were represented at the Pope’s Mass at CUA.

Religious sisters from many communities were represented at the Pope’s Mass at CUA.

The Crowd
CBS News reporter interviews a CUA student

CBS News reporter interviews a CUA student

The Media
CUA student being interviewed by a reporter

CUA student being interviewed by a reporter

The Media
Cardinal Wuerl presents a gift to Pope Francis

Cardinal Wuerl presents a gift to Pope Francis

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Priests during Mass

Priests during Mass

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
“The peace of the Lord be with you always.”

“The peace of the Lord be with you always.”

The Mass
Cardinal Donald Wuerl embracing Pope Francis

Cardinal Donald Wuerl embracing Pope Francis

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Cardinal Wuerl gestures to the crowd as he speaks to Pope Francis

Cardinal Wuerl gestures to the crowd as he speaks to Pope Francis

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Deacons, accompanied by student volunteers, process to distribute communion.

Deacons, accompanied by student volunteers, process to distribute communion.

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Priests vesting for Mass in Heritage Hall

Priests vesting for Mass in Heritage Hall

The Mass
Bishops and priests who concelebrated the Mass seated in front of the altar

Bishops and priests who concelebrated the Mass seated in front of the altar

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
“Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my blood”

“Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my blood”

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
“Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you.”

“Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you.”

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Pope Francis incenses the altar

Pope Francis incenses the altar

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Incensing the altar at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Incensing the altar at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist

The Mass
Incense for the preparation of the gifts

Incense for the preparation of the gifts

The Mass
Homily: “Father Serra had a motto: siempre adelante! Keep moving forward!”

Homily: “Father Serra had a motto: siempre adelante! Keep moving forward!”

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Homily: “Jesus said: Go out and tell the good news to everyone. Go out and in my name embrace life as it is”

Homily: “Jesus said: Go out and tell the good news to everyone. Go out and in my name embrace life as it is”

The Mass
Pope Francis assisted by a deacon and servers

Pope Francis assisted by a deacon and servers

The Mass
The deacon prepares the altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist

The deacon prepares the altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist

The Mass
People in the crowd with smartphones poised to photograph the Pope

People in the crowd with smartphones poised to photograph the Pope

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd
Pope Francis Canonizing Junípero Serra

Pope Francis Canonizing Junípero Serra

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
One of the many times TV reporters interviewed people at the Mass

One of the many times TV reporters interviewed people at the Mass

The Crowd, The Media
Canonization of St Junípero Serra

Canonization of St Junípero Serra

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Media setting up on the 10-tier riser on the University Mall

Media setting up on the 10-tier riser on the University Mall

The Media
Pope Francis kissing the Altar

Pope Francis kissing the Altar

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, Papal Altar Design, The Mass
The Holy Father walking to the Altar

The Holy Father walking to the Altar

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Pope Francis Greets The People

Pope Francis Greets The People

The Mass
Pope Francis processing from inside the Basilica to the altar outside

Pope Francis processing from inside the Basilica to the altar outside

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Mass
Pope Francis Inside the Basilica with seminarians and religious novices

Pope Francis Inside the Basilica with seminarians and religious novices

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Pope Greating Seminarians and Nuns inside the Basilica

Pope Greating Seminarians and Nuns inside the Basilica

The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis at CUA

Pope Francis at CUA

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis in the Popemobile

Pope Francis in the Popemobile

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Greeting the Crowd

Pope Francis Greeting the Crowd

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Thousands of Students Gathered to Receive the Pope

Thousands of Students Gathered to Receive the Pope

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd, The Pope Arrives
The Popemobile driving through CUA’s Campus

The Popemobile driving through CUA’s Campus

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Crowd Gathered at CUA to Welcome the Pope

Crowd Gathered at CUA to Welcome the Pope

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd, The Pope Arrives
Crowd Greeting the Pope

Crowd Greeting the Pope

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Crowd, The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Smiling Inside CUA

Pope Francis Smiling Inside CUA

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis and the Popemobile

Pope Francis and the Popemobile

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Entering The Campus

Pope Francis Entering The Campus

The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Greeting the Crowd

Pope Francis Greeting the Crowd

The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Arrives At CUA

Pope Francis Arrives At CUA

The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Entering CUA’s Campus

Pope Francis Entering CUA’s Campus

The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Greeting Students and Volunteers

Pope Francis Greeting Students and Volunteers

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Pope Mobile on Campus

Pope Mobile on Campus

The Pope Arrives
Organizing the Mass Venue

Organizing the Mass Venue

Getting Ready
CUA Theological College Welcoming the Pope

CUA Theological College Welcoming the Pope

Getting Ready
Basilica and CUA Campus Getting Ready

Basilica and CUA Campus Getting Ready

Getting Ready
Lectern for the Altar

Lectern for the Altar

Getting Ready
Map from the Venue in Place

Map from the Venue in Place

Getting Ready
Testing the Microphones

Testing the Microphones

Getting Ready
CUA Orchestra and Choir Rehearsing in the Mass Venue

CUA Orchestra and Choir Rehearsing in the Mass Venue

Getting Ready
View from the Altar

View from the Altar

Getting Ready
“Love is OUR Mission” Banner

“Love is OUR Mission” Banner

Getting Ready
Bringing the Papal Chair to the Altar

Bringing the Papal Chair to the Altar

Getting Ready
TV Studio from the Top of Father O’Connell Hall.

TV Studio from the Top of Father O’Connell Hall.

Getting Ready
Junípero Serra’s Banner

Junípero Serra’s Banner

Getting Ready
Virgin Mary and Cross for the Papal Mass

Virgin Mary and Cross for the Papal Mass

Getting Ready
Preparing the Altar

Preparing the Altar

Getting Ready
Setting the Altar

Setting the Altar

Getting Ready
Flowers for the Altar

Flowers for the Altar

Getting Ready
The Great Room of the Pryzbyla Center was set up as a filing center to accommodate 300 journalists.

The Great Room of the Pryzbyla Center was set up as a filing center to accommodate 300 journalists.

The Media
Pope Francis in the Popemobile on CUA Campus

Pope Francis in the Popemobile on CUA Campus

The Pope Arrives
Pope Francis Arrives on the CUA Campus

Pope Francis Arrives on the CUA Campus

'Moving Forward' with Pope Francis, The Pope Arrives
Final Rehearsal from the Orchestra

Final Rehearsal from the Orchestra

Getting Ready
Basilica View the Day before the Papal Visit

Basilica View the Day before the Papal Visit

Getting Ready
Final Preparations around the Papal Altar

Final Preparations around the Papal Altar

Getting Ready
Students Picking Up Tickets

Students Picking Up Tickets

Getting Ready
Students Getting Excited and Curious

Students Getting Excited and Curious

Getting Ready
Mass Venue is Almost Ready

Mass Venue is Almost Ready

Getting Ready
Seats in place

Seats in place

Getting Ready
Golf Carts Lining Up

Golf Carts Lining Up

Getting Ready
Musicians Rehearsing in the Mass Venue

Musicians Rehearsing in the Mass Venue

Getting Ready
Media Trucks Parked in McMahon lot

Media Trucks Parked in McMahon lot

Getting Ready
Caldwell Hall and Its Beautiful View

Caldwell Hall and Its Beautiful View

Getting Ready
Father Jude Giving Final Instructions

Father Jude Giving Final Instructions

Getting Ready
Sound Check for the Mass

Sound Check for the Mass

Getting Ready
Checking and Fine Tuning of the Altar

Checking and Fine Tuning of the Altar

Getting Ready
Music Rehearsal for the Mass

Music Rehearsal for the Mass

Getting Ready
Putting Seats in Place

Putting Seats in Place

Getting Ready
Setting the Mass Venue

Setting the Mass Venue

Getting Ready
One of the rooftops getting ready for the Media

One of the rooftops getting ready for the Media

Getting Ready
Putting one of the cameras into place

Putting one of the cameras into place

Getting Ready
The building of the choir’s structure

The building of the choir’s structure

Getting Ready
Placing the lights in the Altar

Placing the lights in the Altar

Getting Ready
Singers from the University Chamber Choir rehearse Sept. 17 in Ward Hall.

Singers from the University Chamber Choir rehearse Sept. 17 in Ward Hall.

Getting Ready
Columns for the Altar getting into its place

Columns for the Altar getting into its place

Getting Ready
The roof of the Altar is up

The roof of the Altar is up

Getting Ready
Students walk through fencing on the University Mall past the media riser under construction.

Students walk through fencing on the University Mall past the media riser under construction.

Getting Ready
A team of workers places platform pieces on the media riser structure.

A team of workers places platform pieces on the media riser structure.

Getting Ready
Workers building the 10-level media riser construct the top tier.

Workers building the 10-level media riser construct the top tier.

Getting Ready
A forklift driver delivers building supplies to a construction site on campus.

A forklift driver delivers building supplies to a construction site on campus.

Getting Ready
Workers prepare to begin lifting the altar roof structure.

Workers prepare to begin lifting the altar roof structure.

Getting Ready
A member of the construction crew works on the top of a support for the roof over the papal altar.

A member of the construction crew works on the top of a support for the roof over the papal altar.

Getting Ready
Papal chair designed by CUA students and built by Deacon Dave Cahoon sits inside the Basilica

Papal chair designed by CUA students and built by Deacon Dave Cahoon sits inside the Basilica

Papal Altar Design
Altar designed by CUA students for the Pope’s Mass sits in the Basilica where it is being finished.

Altar designed by CUA students for the Pope’s Mass sits in the Basilica where it is being finished.

Papal Altar Design
Jessica Lau, a CUA law student, reflects on the work the Legal Services Society does with the New Orleans Public Defender Office.

Jessica Lau, a CUA law student, reflects on the work the Legal Services Society does with the New Orleans Public Defender Office.

Walk with Francis
Preparing to raise the roof over the papal altar.

Preparing to raise the roof over the papal altar.

Getting Ready
Setting up the Altar for the Mass

Setting up the Altar for the Mass

Getting Ready
Preparation for the Pope’s visit begin in the parking lot behind McMahon Hall.

Preparation for the Pope’s visit begin in the parking lot behind McMahon Hall.

Getting Ready
Construction equipment was moved into McMahon parking lot on Monday to begin getting ready for the Pope’s visit.

Construction equipment was moved into McMahon parking lot on Monday to begin getting ready for the Pope’s visit.

Getting Ready
The table that will hold the relic of Blessed Junípero Serra at the papal Mass on its way to be finished with clear coat.

The table that will hold the relic of Blessed Junípero Serra at the papal Mass on its way to be finished with clear coat.

Getting Ready, Papal Altar Design
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

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CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

CUA students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in “Serve with Francis Day” on Sunday, Sept. 13

Walk with Francis
CUA student Matthew Hoffman, carpenter Deacon David Cahoon, and Basilica Rector Monsignor Walter Rossi discuss placement of a mosaic on the altar.

CUA student Matthew Hoffman, carpenter Deacon David Cahoon, and Basilica Rector Monsignor Walter Rossi discuss placement of a mosaic on the altar.

Getting Ready, Papal Altar Design
Law student Alexis Park reflects on the Columbus School of Law’s Community Service Day.

Law student Alexis Park reflects on the Columbus School of Law’s Community Service Day.

Walk with Francis
Senior Michael Nguyen reflects on a trip he took to Nicaragua with the School of Nursing’s Spanish for Health Care Program.

Senior Michael Nguyen reflects on a trip he took to Nicaragua with the School of Nursing’s Spanish for Health Care Program.

Walk with Francis
Katie Bahr, a writer in the University Office of Public Affairs, recently traveled to Banica in the Dominican Republic as part of a short-term mission trip.

Katie Bahr, a writer in the University Office of Public Affairs, recently traveled to Banica in the Dominican Republic as part of a short-term mission trip.

Walk with Francis
CUA mission trip volunteers building bridges in Costa Rica and Belize through dance and education.

CUA mission trip volunteers building bridges in Costa Rica and Belize through dance and education.

Walk with Francis
Mat Maddatu a community director with Residence Life in Centennial Village and a CUA graduate reflects on the work he has done in CUA’s community garden

Mat Maddatu a community director with Residence Life in Centennial Village and a CUA graduate reflects on the work he has done in CUA’s community garden

Walk with Francis
CUA students volunteer with seniors at Carroll Manor and the Schrilli School in Northeast as part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service in Washington , D.C.

CUA students volunteer with seniors at Carroll Manor and the Schrilli School in Northeast as part of the Martin Luther King Day of Service in Washington , D.C.

Walk with Francis
Jackie Sardina, a CUA graduate with degrees in theology and philosophy and a music minor, reflects on a mission trip to Costa Rica with other CUA students in May.

Jackie Sardina, a CUA graduate with degrees in theology and philosophy and a music minor, reflects on a mission trip to Costa Rica with other CUA students in May.

Walk with Francis
Mary Lastowka went to Belize on a mission trip with CUA’s Office of Campus Ministry.

Mary Lastowka went to Belize on a mission trip with CUA’s Office of Campus Ministry.

Walk with Francis
The partially finished altar for the papal Mass sits in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.

The partially finished altar for the papal Mass sits in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.

Papal Altar Design
Papal altar arrives at the Basilica.

Papal altar arrives at the Basilica.

Getting Ready, Papal Altar Design
Deacon Dave Cahoon, a carpenter and ordained deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington, works on the altar that will be used by Pope Francis.

Deacon Dave Cahoon, a carpenter and ordained deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington, works on the altar that will be used by Pope Francis.

Papal Altar Design
A glimpse of the altar furniture that will be used by Pope Francis in Washington, D.C., in September.

A glimpse of the altar furniture that will be used by Pope Francis in Washington, D.C., in September.

Papal Altar Design
Architecture graduates Ariadne Cerritelli, Matthew Hoffman, and Joseph Taylor are interviewed about their winning altar design.

Architecture graduates Ariadne Cerritelli, Matthew Hoffman, and Joseph Taylor are interviewed about their winning altar design.

Papal Altar Design
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington and chancellor of The Catholic University of America, announces the Pope’s schedule to the media.

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington and chancellor of The Catholic University of America, announces the Pope’s schedule to the media.

Schedule Announcement
Cardinal Wuerl said the Pope’s visit will be a time of God’s grace at work among us in a unique way.

Cardinal Wuerl said the Pope’s visit will be a time of God’s grace at work among us in a unique way.

Schedule Announcement
Dozens of media representatives gathered at Washington’s Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle for the official announcement

Dozens of media representatives gathered at Washington’s Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle for the official announcement

Schedule Announcement
Cardinal Wuerl takes questions from the media about Pope Francis’s itinerary in Washington, D.C.

Cardinal Wuerl takes questions from the media about Pope Francis’s itinerary in Washington, D.C.

Schedule Announcement
The cardinal explains the significance of Pope Francis’s visit to local media

The cardinal explains the significance of Pope Francis’s visit to local media

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Cardinal Wuerl responds to a question from the media

Cardinal Wuerl responds to a question from the media

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Frank Persico, CUA vice president for university relations and chief of staff responds to a reporter’s question

Frank Persico, CUA vice president for university relations and chief of staff responds to a reporter’s question

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CUA Vice President for University Relations talks with NBC news reporter

CUA Vice President for University Relations talks with NBC news reporter

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Judges and design teams in CUA’s Crough Center for Architectural Studies

Judges and design teams in CUA’s Crough Center for Architectural Studies

Papal Altar Design
Judges and design competition participants congratulate the winning designers

Judges and design competition participants congratulate the winning designers

Papal Altar Design
Cardinal Donald Wuerl congratulates the winning design team

Cardinal Donald Wuerl congratulates the winning design team

Papal Altar Design
Design for papal altar and chair mimics the architecture of the Romanesque-Byzantine style Basilica

Design for papal altar and chair mimics the architecture of the Romanesque-Byzantine style Basilica

Papal Altar Design
Papal altar designers Ariadne Cerritelli and Matthew Hoffman with contest sponsors

Papal altar designers Ariadne Cerritelli and Matthew Hoffman with contest sponsors

Papal Altar Design
POPE JOHN PAUL II SPEAKS WITH THEN-PRESIDENT OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY EDMUND D. PELLEGRINO DURING HIS VISIT IN 1979.

POPE JOHN PAUL II SPEAKS WITH THEN-PRESIDENT OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY EDMUND D. PELLEGRINO DURING HIS VISIT IN 1979.

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POPE JOHN PAUL II GREETS CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING HIS VISIT TO THE CAMPUS IN 1979.

POPE JOHN PAUL II GREETS CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING HIS VISIT TO THE CAMPUS IN 1979.

Past Papal Visits
Pope John Paul II spoke to Catholic educators in 1979 in the Catholic University field house, which is now the Crough Center for Architectural Studies.

Pope John Paul II spoke to Catholic educators in 1979 in the Catholic University field house, which is now the Crough Center for Architectural Studies.

Past Papal Visits
Pope John Paul II speaks to members of the Catholic University community during his 1979 visit to campus.

Pope John Paul II speaks to members of the Catholic University community during his 1979 visit to campus.

Past Papal Visits
CUA students view Pope Benedict XVI’s Mass at Nationals Stadium on a big screen on campus on April 17, 2008.

CUA students view Pope Benedict XVI’s Mass at Nationals Stadium on a big screen on campus on April 17, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI waves to CUA students from the east entrance of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center on April 17, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI waves to CUA students from the east entrance of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center on April 17, 2008

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI greets members of the University community in the lower lobby of the Pryzbyla Center on April 17, 2008.

Pope Benedict XVI greets members of the University community in the lower lobby of the Pryzbyla Center on April 17, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Then-President of Catholic University Father David O’Connell formally greets Pope Benedict XVI on April 17, 2008.

Then-President of Catholic University Father David O’Connell formally greets Pope Benedict XVI on April 17, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI addresses Catholic educators from across the country in the Great Room of the Pryzbyla Center on April 17, 2008.

Pope Benedict XVI addresses Catholic educators from across the country in the Great Room of the Pryzbyla Center on April 17, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
In his speech on April 17, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI reminded Catholic educators that “the truths of faith and of reason never contradict one another.”

In his speech on April 17, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI reminded Catholic educators that “the truths of faith and of reason never contradict one another.”

Past Papal Visits
Audience members express their appreciation after Pope Benedict XVI’s speech on April 17, 2008.

Audience members express their appreciation after Pope Benedict XVI’s speech on April 17, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI greets audience members in the Great Room of the Pryzbyla Center on April 17, 2008.

Pope Benedict XVI greets audience members in the Great Room of the Pryzbyla Center on April 17, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Thousands gathered on the campus to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Thousands gathered on the campus to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI descends the stairs of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on April 16, 2008.

Pope Benedict XVI descends the stairs of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on April 16, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI with Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Monsignor Walter Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Pope Benedict XVI with Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Monsignor Walter Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges the cheering crowd gathered on the Catholic University Mall on April 16, 2008.

Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges the cheering crowd gathered on the Catholic University Mall on April 16, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the Popemobile on the campus of Catholic University on April 16, 2008.

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the Popemobile on the campus of Catholic University on April 16, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
Thousands of CUA alumni, students, and faculty gathered on the campus to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Thousands of CUA alumni, students, and faculty gathered on the campus to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Past Papal Visits
A banner on the bell tower of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception welcomes Pope Benedict XVI in 2008.

A banner on the bell tower of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception welcomes Pope Benedict XVI in 2008.

Past Papal Visits
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