Pope Francis has just landed in the US

for a six-day visit to Washington, New York,

and Philadelphia.

President Barack Obama with family, along

with a flurry of high-officials, greeted

the pope at Joint Base Andrews.

See photos below:-

Red Carpet Welcome and Guard of Honor

being given to Pope Francis this

afternoon at Andrews Air Force Base,

Maryland.

Pope Francis laughs alongside US President Barack Obama upon arrival today at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland

Pope Francis waves from his car at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland

Pope Francis being accompanied by President Obama at the Air Force Base.