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Pope Francis inauguration mass
A huge crowd attended St. Peter's Square for the inauguration Mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis speaks during his inauguration mass at St Peter's square at the Vatican.Credit:AFP
2/17
Pope Francis walks past the alter in front of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.Credit:AP
3/17
Italian cardinal Angelo Sodano (right) puts the Fisherman's Ring on a finger of Pope Francis during his inauguration mass.Credit:AFP
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Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the papamobile during his inauguration mass.Credit:AFP
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Priests and seminarists wave to Pope Francis during his inauguration mass.Credit:AFP
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Princess Maxima (left) of the Netherlands offers the sign of peace with Spain's Princess Letizia near Prince Felipe during the inaugural mass of Pope Francis.Credit:Reuters
7/17
Pope Francis passes an Australian flag as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass.Credit:Reuters
8/17
Faithful stand on St Peter's square prior Pope Francis' inauguration mass.Credit:AFP
9/17
Pope Francis descends the stairs as he takes part in his inaugural mass in Saint Peter's Square.Credit:Reuters
10/17
Pope Francis celebrates Mass during his inauguration in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.Credit:AP
11/17
Pope Francis blesses a little girl in the crowd from the papamobile during his inauguration mass.Credit:AFP
12/17
Pope Francis passes an Argentine flag as he arrives in Saint Peter's Square for his inaugural mass.Credit:Reuters
13/17
Pope Francis drinks from a chalice as he celebrates his installation Mass.Credit:AP
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Pope Francis arrives for his grandiose inauguration mass in St Peter's Square.Credit:AFP
15/17
Pope Francis blesses the faithful in St. Peter's Square during his inauguration Mass at the Vatican.Credit:AP
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Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.Credit:AP
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Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner arrives for the inaugural mass of Pope Francis.Credit:Reuters