Official beginning: The inauguration Mass for Pope Francis is under
way in St
Peter's Square in Rome,
marking the official start of his
papacy
Beginning
office as 266th pope: Before the Mass Pope Francis was presented with
his papal pallium made of lambs' wool - symbolising his role as shepherd
of his flock
Tradition:
Pope Francis receives the Fisherman's Ring, made of gold-plated silver.
The pope's signet ring shows St. Peter as a fisherman and has the
reigning pope's name inscribed around the border. It has been used since
the 13th century as a seal for private letters
Order
of ceremony: Pope Francis took part in ceremonies within St. Peter's
Basilica, before emerging once more in solemn procession to be seated
before the massed crowds in the square
Captive
audience: Francis then delivered his homily, in Italian. His sermon
began by focusing on Joseph and his role as protector - of Mary, Jesus
and the Church
Spectacular
sight: Cardinals line up in seats at Pope Francis' inaugural Mass. The
Pope received the obedience of the cardinals, and the Mass formally
began in Rome
No
risks: Pope Francis is helped walk down the steps in St. Peter's Square
- on Friday he slightly stumbled during an audience with his cardinals
so he took no risks today in front of a global audience
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Order of service: Priests deliver communion under umbrellas to the faithful
Brave
new world: The new Pople travelled in a Mercedes Benz G-Class SUV. If
he had beem in the Popemobile, he would have been behind bulletproof
glass, which was added after an assassination attempt on John Paul II
Caring touch: Pope Francis got out of the jeep-style car to bless a disabled man in a wheelchair in the crowd
Relaxed: Francis, who was elected by a secret conclave of cardinals last Wednesday, stopped frequently to greet the crowd
Bustling
scene: Crowds fill Saint Peter's Square - police ensured they were out
in force to make sure crushes did not occur in the sea of people hoping
to catch a glimpse of the new Pope
Francis
was interrupted by applause several times during his homily, including
when he spoke of the need to protect the environment, serve one another
with love and tenderness and not allow 'omens of destruction,' hatred,
envy and pride to 'defile our lives'
Blessing
from new leader: Pope Francis kisses a child as he arrives in Saint
Peter's Square - the new leader broke with tradition also going on a
walk about in the crowd
Draw:
Italian media estimate could reach 1 million. Emergency crews set up
barricades for nearly a mile along the main boulevard leading to the
square to control the masses
Greeting: Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican
Attraction:
The crowd may be the biggest in Rome since more than 1.5 million people
came to the city for the beatification of the late Pope John Paul II on
May 1, 2011
Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives through the heaving crowd - he was seen touching the head of a child held out to him
Holy
meeting: Although the new leader of the Catholic Church smiled widely
as he picked up a child offered to him, the baby was not quite so
cheerful
Sea
of faithful: Pope Francis waves as he is driven through the crowd prior
to his inaugural Mass marking the official start of his papacy
Welcoming:
The blue and white flags from Pope Francis' native Argentina fluttered
above the crowd that Italian media estimate could reach 1 million
History: Francis is the first pope from the developing world - and the first from outside Europe for 1,000 years
Momentous occasion: Nuns and priests prayed as the Mass began in Vatican City
Guests: Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace sit across the aisle from European Council
President Herman Van Rompuy (left) and his wife Geertrui Windels
International
pariah: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, has been under a European
Union travel ban since 2002 because of allegations of vote rigging and
human rights abuses. The Vatican is not part of the European Union,
allowing Mugabe to travel there
Belgium's
King Albert II, Queen Paola and Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo,
top left, watch the mass and pictured on the right Taiwan's President Ma
Ying-jeou, left of the photo and his wife Chow Mei-chin arrive in St.
Peter's Square
Awed:
Dutch Prince Alexander, second left, his wife Princess Maxima, left,
Prince Felipe of Spain, right, and his wife Princess Letizia looks at
the crowd before taking their seats
All
eyes: Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was seen
blowing kisses and waving to the crowd as she took her seat for the
televised event
Big event: Nuns run in Saint Peter's Square to take a good vantage point
Main event: Nuns of the Sisters of the Company of the Cross, from Spain, wait near St. Peter's Square for the start of the Mass
Deep
in prayer: Some of the faithful pray inside the Metropolitan Cathedral
before Pope Francis installation Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Reverence: Many people knelt in the Square and prayed during the Mass
International audience: Workers check the preparations are all correct for the Mass which will be televised around the world
Lining
up: Last preparations for the Mass in St. Peter's Square. Political and
religious dignitaries from all over the world, are expected to attendVIDEO See Pope Francis giving his inaugural mass at the Vatican
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