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Pope's Inaugural Mass

Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner arrives for the inaugural mass of Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner arrives for the inaugural mass of Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (2nd L) attends the inaugural mass of Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (2nd L) attends the inaugural mass of Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis holds his pastoral staff as he celebrates his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis holds his pastoral staff as he celebrates his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Crowds fill Saint Peter's Square for the inaugural mass of Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Crowds fill Saint Peter's Square for the inaugural mass of Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Faithful watch the inaugural mass of Pope Francis on a giant screen next to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires March 19, 2013.
Faithful watch the inaugural mass of Pope Francis on a giant screen next to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires March 19, 2013.
A man and a woman pray as Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
A man and a woman pray as Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis descends the stairs as he takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis descends the stairs as he takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Belgium's King Albert and Queen Paola attend the inaugural mass of Pope Francis with Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (3rd L) at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Belgium's King Albert and Queen Paola attend the inaugural mass of Pope Francis with Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (3rd L) at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Faithful watch the inaugural mass of Pope Francis on a giant screen next to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires March 19, 2013.
Faithful watch the inaugural mass of Pope Francis on a giant screen next to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis holds his pastoral staff prior to celebrating his inaugural Mass, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis holds his pastoral staff prior to celebrating his inaugural Mass, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace (R) attend the inaugural mass of Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace (R) attend the inaugural mass of Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
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.
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.
Pope Francis takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Princess Maxima of the Netherlands speaks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) as they attend the inaugural mass of Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Princess Maxima of the Netherlands speaks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) as they attend the inaugural mass of Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
A woman waves an Argentinian flag while Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
A woman waves an Argentinian flag while Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural mass in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
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.
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 arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
A banner with the image of Pope Francis is displayed in St. Peter's Square before his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
A banner with the image of Pope Francis is displayed in St. Peter's Square before his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis reaches out to touch a child as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis reaches out to touch a child as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis approaches priests with an Argentine flag as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis approaches priests with an Argentine flag as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez arrives to attend Pope Francis' inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez arrives to attend Pope Francis' inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis approaches priests with an Argentine flag as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis approaches priests with an Argentine flag as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
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 kisses a child as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis passes a French flag 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/Stefano Rellandini (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS)
Pope Francis passes a French flag 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/Stefano Rellandini (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS)
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis reaches out to pat a baby as he is driven through the crowd prior to his inaugural Mass, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis reaches out to pat a baby as he is driven through the crowd prior to his inaugural Mass, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
A prelate stands in between rows of seats prior to the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
A prelate stands in between rows of seats prior to the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis waves to crowds as he arrives to his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Nuns run in Saint Peter's Square to take a good vantage point before the inaugural mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Nuns run in Saint Peter's Square to take a good vantage point before the inaugural mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Nuns run in Saint Peter's Square to take a good vantage point before the inaugural mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Nuns run in Saint Peter's Square to take a good vantage point before the inaugural mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
Pope Francis arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass at the Vatican March 19, 2013.
Visitiors wave flags from Germany and Argentina in Vatican square before the inauguration of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican today.
Visitiors wave flags from Germany and Argentina in Vatican square before the inauguration of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican today.
A young priest punches the air as he reaches his seat in Vatican square for the inauguration of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
A young priest punches the air as he reaches his seat in Vatican square for the inauguration of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Austrian President Heinz Fischer arrives in St. Peter's Square for the inauguration Mass of Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Austrian President Heinz Fischer arrives in St. Peter's Square for the inauguration Mass of Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Bishops arrive to take their seats in St. Peter's Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Bishops arrive to take their seats in St. Peter's Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Nuns line up for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, early today.
Nuns line up for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, early today.
Crowds gather in St. Peter's Square for the inauguration of Pope Francis at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Crowds gather in St. Peter's Square for the inauguration of Pope Francis at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

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