These nuns know how to tailgate for Pope Francis' visit

Jessica Durando | USA TODAY

Is this pope's trip like the Super Bowl for Roman Catholics?

As Pope Francis' visit to Washington, D.C., was underway, these nuns were seen tailgating from a white van at Catholic University before the pontiff's Mass on Wednesday.

Nuns tailgating at Catholic U ahead of Pope Francis Mass pic.twitter.com/DKLwTQngaB — Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) September 23, 2015

It appears the nuns had sandwiches and chips instead of beers and hot dogs. But, hey, it was early.