PHILADELPHIA – With the heart of Philadelphia closed to cars for Pope Francis’ visit, one person said it’s probably what the city looked like in a pre-industrial age, with pedestrians owning the streets.

But that’s only if pre-industrial Philly included the faithful climbing traffic lights, passing through metal detectors and singing, praying and dancing while they watched Mass on a big-screen TV – when they weren’t taking selfies.

Cronkite News captured sights and sounds this weekend from the last stop on Pope Francis’ U.S. tour.

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Scenes from the street in Philadelphia, waiting for the pope

by Elizabeth Blackburn, Cronkite News
September 29, 2015

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<p>PHILADELPHIA - With the heart of Philadelphia closed to cars for Pope Francis' visit, one person said it's probably what the city looked like in a pre-industrial age, with pedestrians owning the streets.</p>
<p>But that's only if pre-industrial Philly included the faithful climbing traffic lights, passing through metal detectors and singing, praying and dancing while they watched Mass on a big-screen TV - when they weren't taking selfies.</p>
<p>Cronkite News captured sights and sounds this weekend from the last stop on Pope Francis' U.S. tour. </p>
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Scenes from the street in Philadelphia, waiting for the pope

Elizabeth Blackburn, Cronkite News
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PHILADELPHIA - With the heart of Philadelphia closed to cars for Pope Francis' visit, one person said it's probably what the city looked like in a pre-industrial age, with pedestrians owning the streets.

But that's only if pre-industrial Philly included the faithful climbing traffic lights, passing through metal detectors and singing, praying and dancing while they watched Mass on a big-screen TV - when they weren't taking selfies.

Cronkite News captured sights and sounds this weekend from the last stop on Pope Francis' U.S. tour. 

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