(Photos) Pope Francis Says He Loves His Nuns Very Much

Speaking during evening prayers at St. Patrick's Cathedral New York, Pope Francis told the excited Nuns that he loves them. "What would the Church be without you? Women of strength, fighters, with that spirit of courage which puts you on the front lines in the proclamation of the Gospel. To you, religious women, sisters and mothers of this people, I wish to say 'thank you,' a big thank you... and to tell you that I love you very much."he said. More photos after the cut...