The Best Congressional Tweets on #Popeapalooza

By Warren Rojas

Posted September 23, 2015 at 4:04pm

After rolling into town late Tuesday in an armor-plated Fiat, Pope Francis made his public debut Wednesday via an early morning visit to the White House and a carefully choreographed lap around the Ellipse.

UNITED STATES - September 23: Pope Francis stands with President Barack Obama during a state arrival ceremony for Pope Francis on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, September 23, 2015. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call) — Francis stands with Obama during a state arrival ceremony for Pope Francis on the South Lawn of the White House. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum seemed thrilled to have the head of the Catholic church around, sharing candid pics and heartfelt observations about the momentous occasion on social media.

One-time seminarian Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., appeared to take the whole two-worlds-colliding thing in stride.

Honor to greet @Pontifex at the White House. Wonderful ceremony! Hopeful and inspiring message #PopeInDC pic.twitter.com/juLXQK3iG7

— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) September 23, 2015