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PHOTOS: Philadelphia on eve of papal visit

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Friday, September 25, 2015
A group of nuns walk together near city hall Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Philadelphia, while visiting for Pope Francis' upcoming trip.
People pass through a security checkpoint near Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
People pass through a security checkpoint near Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
People pass through a security checkpoint near Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
People pass through a security checkpoint near Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
People pass through a security checkpoint near Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
People pass through a security checkpoint near Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
People pass through a security checkpoint near Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
The scene near the massive stage in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
National Guard Troops stand ready in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
National Guard Troops stand ready in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
National Guard Troops stand ready in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
National Guard Troops stand ready in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
National Guard Troops stand ready in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, one day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
Medical tents are seen inside the Francis Festival Zone in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, on day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
Medical tents are seen inside the Francis Festival Zone in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, on day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
Medical vehicles are seen inside the Francis Festival Zone in Philadelphia on Friday, September 25, 2015, on day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter waves as he walks down Market Street on his way to City Hall in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, before Pope Francis' upcoming visit.
A security checkpoint is set up in the middle of Market Street in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 before Pope Francis' upcoming visit.
A man on a skateboard rides through a security checkpoint on Broad Street with City Hall in the background in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.
A woman walks around a quiet City Hall in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, before Pope Francis' upcoming visit.
Security checkpoint on Broad St. In front of City Hall is quiet.
National Guard at the corner is 22nd Street and Green Street in Philadelphia's Fairmount section.
Metal detectors set up at Broad and Cherry. Pedestrians must be screened before entry.
Police escort down Market Street.
A list of prohibited items hangs by a security checkpoint in Center City.
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A group of nuns walk together near city hall Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, in Philadelphia, while visiting for Pope Francis' upcoming trip.
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Final preparations are being made before the arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia on Saturday.

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