North Texans cherish the chance to see Pope Francis in Washington

Lisette Moreno, 31, of Dallas lined up at the Ellipse at 9 the night before to get a good view.

Having the pope pass right in front of her "was very emotional," she said.

A "DREAMer" — someone brought to the U.S. illegally as a child who hopes to remain — Moreno will also see the pope Thursday in the House chamber as a guest of Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, when the pope speaks to a joint session of Congress