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Mark Wahlberg speaks as Pope Francis makes an appearance at the Festival of Families on Saturday (September 26) in Philadelphia, Penn.

The 44-year-old actor made a Ted joke while speaking at the event, which also involved comedian Jim Gaffigan, singer Aretha Franklin, and 14-year-old opera singer Bobby Hill.

“That right there was truly the voice of an angel,” Mark said of Bobby. “But then he whispered in my ear that he loved the movie Ted, and I told him that was not appropriate for a boy of his age. Holy Father, please forgive me. I’ve always hoped that the good Lord has a sense of humor when it comes and pertains to many of the movies that I’ve made.”

Jennifer Hudson performs on stage prior to a Mass for Pope Francis on Friday (September 25) at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The 34-year-old entertainer performed the classic song “Hallelujah” for the packed crowd. Harry Connick Jr. was also there to perform.

“U can’t put limits on God! It was such an honor to sing for pope Francis mass , on this evening!” Jennifer wrote on Instagram.

Shakira sang “Imagine” earlier in the day while the Pope visited the United Nations.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing a Prabal Gurung gown. Shakira is wearing a Reem Acra gown.

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Kerry Washington wears a red dress while appearing on Good Morning America on Thursday (September 24) in New York City.

The 38-year-old Scandal actress changed into a new outfit to appear on Live! with Kelly & Michael soon after.

Kerry was asked to reveal her celebrity crush that morning.

“I think my celebrity crush is this pope,” Kerry said. “I always get that question and I never want to say anybody, because then you see him at a party. I figure I won’t see the pope at a party.”

“I think he’s so special. I think he’s so humble and so focused on service – just really focused on doing good in the world,” she added. “Not being judgmental. Letting God be the judge. As opposed to the ‘Pope’ I play, who makes you not so close to God. She’s used to scandals.”

FYI: Kerry is wearing a Giambattista Valli dress, Paul Andrew shoes, Eva Fehren rings, and Monique Pean jewelry for GMA. She is wearing a Giambattista Valli dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, Eva Fehren rings, and Monique Pean jewelry for Kelly & Michael.

Pope Francis keeps close to President Barack Obama on stage after arriving at The White House for his official welcoming ceremony on Wednesday afternoon (September 23) in Washington, DC.

The dignitary introduced himself as the son of the kind of “immigrant family” at the ceremony and weighed in on political issues including climate change, traditional marriage, immigration and poverty as he was greeted by the huge crowds packing the streets of Washington.

Pope Francis will head to New York City later in the week and hold Mass at Madison Square Garden.

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Pope Francis walks alongside President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama after arriving at Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday afternoon (September 22) in Maryland.

The dignitary is in town to visit Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia during his first trip to the United States as the pope.

The Obamas were joined by their daughters Malia, 17, and Sasha, 14, to welcome the pope to the country.

Pope Francis will head to New York City later in the week and hold Mass at Madison Square Garden.

FYI: Michelle is wearing a Carolina Herrera dress.

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