Pope gets photobombed hard by the world's smiliest dog

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LONDON — If you're having a frustrating morning, we strongly advise that you take a moment or two to look at these photos of the Pope meeting smiley dogs.

On Wednesday, outside the Vatican in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis was greeted by a dog training group.

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As he soon learned, it's almost impossible to take a serious photo when you're surrounded by happy dogs:

This dog has a strong photobomb game.
This dog has a strong photobomb game.

Image: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Fortunately, when it comes to dogs, the Pope is just as gleeful as the next man.

Here are some more photos of the Pope meeting friendly dogs.

This dog looks very pleased to be meeting the Pope.
This dog looks very pleased to be meeting the Pope.

Image: L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP

This dog is clearly somewhat awed by the occasion.
This dog is clearly somewhat awed by the occasion.

Image: Sipa USA

This dog is cheekily sticking his tongue out without the Pope noticing.
This dog is cheekily sticking his tongue out without the Pope noticing.

Image: VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images

This dog is giving the Pope its complete, undivided attention.
This dog is giving the Pope its complete, undivided attention.

Image: Sipa USA

Just look how happy everyone is in this photo.
Just look how happy everyone is in this photo.

Image: Sipa USA

It's hard to tell what, exactly, is going through this dog's mind.
It's hard to tell what, exactly, is going through this dog's mind.

Image: Eric Vandeville/Sipa USA

Best. Day. Ever.