Pope Francis arrives Saturday, September 26, in Philadelphia for Mass. Photographer Connor Dwyer was selected as one of the top three winners in a campaign by Aleteia, a Catholic organization, to document the papal visit through social media.
Pope Francis arrives Saturday, September 26, in Philadelphia for Mass. Photographer Connor Dwyer was selected as one of the top three winners in a campaign by Aleteia, a Catholic organization, to document the papal visit through social media.
Connor Dwyer
The Knotted Grotto, outside the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, was a community art piece, led by artist Meg Saligman, that incorporated prayers written on strips of fabric.
The Knotted Grotto, outside the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, was a community art piece, led by artist Meg Saligman, that incorporated prayers written on strips of fabric.
Connor Dwyer
A closeup of popular and anonymous<a href="https://twitter.com/comcatholicgrl" target="_blank" target="_blank"> Twitter user @Commoncatholicgirl</a> is part of the Knotted Grotto.
A closeup of popular and anonymous Twitter user @Commoncatholicgirl is part of the Knotted Grotto.
Connor Dwyer
People pass by a long line of port-a-potties. Philadelphia was prepared for the large crowds days ahead of time. "It was kind of surreal," Dwyer said.
People pass by a long line of port-a-potties. Philadelphia was prepared for the large crowds days ahead of time. "It was kind of surreal," Dwyer said.
Connor Dwyer
Michael was one of the homeless men who received a ticket to attend the Saturday Mass. He was very excited to have gotten a ticket for his son as well.
Michael was one of the homeless men who received a ticket to attend the Saturday Mass. He was very excited to have gotten a ticket for his son as well.
Connor Dwyer
An ornate dome tops the basilica where the Pope celebrated Mass on Saturday.
An ornate dome tops the basilica where the Pope celebrated Mass on Saturday.
Connor Dwyer
The Aleteia social media campaign <a href="https://twitter.com/popeishope" target="_blank" target="_blank">@Popeishope</a> came up with the hashtag #goodiswinning so that people could share their experiences with the Pope's visit and follow along during his trip.
The Aleteia social media campaign @Popeishope came up with the hashtag #goodiswinning so that people could share their experiences with the Pope's visit and follow along during his trip.
Connor Dwyer
Chris is from North Philly, and his dream is to be a motivational speaker. He has had 15 of his friends or family members killed in violence related to gangs or drugs. He hopes to be able to encourage youths to take a path in life that will be filled with hope and success.
Chris is from North Philly, and his dream is to be a motivational speaker. He has had 15 of his friends or family members killed in violence related to gangs or drugs. He hopes to be able to encourage youths to take a path in life that will be filled with hope and success.
Connor Dwyer
A priest blesses a Catholic man on the way to see Pope Francis speak.
A priest blesses a Catholic man on the way to see Pope Francis speak.
Connor Dwyer
Dwyer said, "The Philly police department had such a positive presence at the events. They worked long hours but said that we made it easy on them. This motorcycle officer stopped to take a group photo."
Dwyer said, "The Philly police department had such a positive presence at the events. They worked long hours but said that we made it easy on them. This motorcycle officer stopped to take a group photo."
Connor Dwyer
Yonathan is a photographer who came all the way from Minnesota to capture the event. He was interacting with and updating the Latin crowd via social media.
Yonathan is a photographer who came all the way from Minnesota to capture the event. He was interacting with and updating the Latin crowd via social media.
Connor Dwyer
People eagerly prepare their phones to capture imagery as they wait for the Pope to pass by.
People eagerly prepare their phones to capture imagery as they wait for the Pope to pass by.
Connor Dwyer