Photos: Pope Francis Inauguration Mass
March 19, 2013
Pope Francis takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Paul Hanna ( POPE/ )
Members of the clergy are seen near a statue of Saint Peter during the inaugural mass of Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini ( POPE/ )
Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the papamobile during his inauguration mass at St Peter's square on March 19, 2013 at the Vatican. World leaders flew in for Pope Francis's inauguration mass in St Peter's Square on Tuesday where Latin America's first pontiff will receive the formal symbols of papal power. FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 518278838 )
Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the papamobile during his inauguration mass at St Peter's square on March 19, 2013 at the Vatican. World leaders flew in for Pope Francis's inauguration mass in St Peter's Square on Tuesday where Latin America's first pontiff will receive the formal symbols of papal power. VINCENZO PINTO,VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images ( 518278514 )
Pope Francis makes his way around St Peter’s Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) ( 164026110 )
Wellwishers look on during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ( 164029101 )
Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives in the Pope Mobile for his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ( 164025259 )
Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis' inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) ( 164007573 )
Pope Francis blesses a baby upon arrival in the papamobile on St Peter's square for his inauguration mass on March 19, 2013 at St peter's square at the Vatican. Pope Francis swept into St Peter's Square on Tuesday to greet throngs of pilgrims before a sumptuous ceremony in which Latin America's first pontiff will receive the formal symbols of papal power. ,ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images ( 518284699 )
Pope Francis kisses a child as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Tony Gentile ( POPE/ )
A woman holds a sign that reads "Hello Francis" as the faithful gather to watch a televised broadcast of the inaugural mass of Pope Francis near the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci ( POPE/ )
Faithful watch a televised broadcast of the inaugural mass of Pope Francis near the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci ( POPE/ )
Pope Francis greets members of the faithful as he makes his way around St Peter’s Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) ( 164020772 )
Pope Francis kisses a child in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope on Tuesday in an installation Mass simplified to suit his style, but still grand enough to draw princes, presidents, rabbis, muftis and thousands of ordinary people to St. Peter's Square to witness the inauguration of the first pope from the New World. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca) ( APTOPIX Vatican Pope )
Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ( 164025851 )
Pope Francis kisses a child in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca) ( Vatican Pope )
Pilgrims run into the St Peters square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) ( 164020778 )
Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ( 164026229 )
Pope Francis speaks during his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ( 164005424 )
Wellwishers gather during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ( 164026032 )
Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis has officially begun his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole symbolizing his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion strong flock. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ( Vatican Pope )
Pope Francis holds a calice during his inauguration mass at St Peter's square on March 19, 2013 at the Vatican. World leaders flew in for Pope Francis's inauguration mass in St Peter's Square on Tuesday where Latin America's first pontiff will receive the formal symbols of papal power. FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 518285212 )
The papal mitre is placed on the head of Pope Francis during his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Paul Hanna ( POPE/ )
Pope Francis stands in the front of a statue of Virgin Mary and Christ during his grandiose inauguration mass on March 19, 2013 at St peter's square at the Vatican. Pope Francis swept into St Peter's Square on Tuesday to greet throngs of pilgrims before a sumptuous ceremony in which Latin America's first pontiff will receive the formal symbols of papal power. ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images ( 518283302 )
Bishops gather during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) ( 164026066 )
Pope Francis walks past the alter in front of St. Peter's Basilica in St. Peter's Square following his inauguration Mass at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ( APTOPIX Vatican Pope )
Pope Francis is bestowed the Fisherman's Ring by Cardinal Angelo Sodano during his inaugural Mass, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Vatican Pope )
A nun prays during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ( 164026204 )
The Fisherman's Ring is placed on the finger of Pope Francis by Cardinal Angelo Sodano (R), Dean of the College of Cardinals during his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini ( POPE/ )
Pope Francis salutes cardinal Tarcisio Bertone in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( Vatican Pope )
A wellwisher holds an image of Pope Francis during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ( 164029150 )
A nun prays during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ( 164026039 )
Pope Francis arrives from Saint Peter's Basilica for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass on Tuesday among political and religious leaders from around the world and amid a wave of hope for a renewal of the scandal-plagued Roman Catholic Church. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini ( POPE/ )
Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) ( 164020916 )
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