Vatican City — Pope Francis stands on the popemobile surrounded by security staff during his inauguration Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.
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Vatican City — Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile during his inauguration Mass.
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Vatican City — Crowds gather during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.
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Vatican City — A nun looks on during the inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.
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Vatican City — Pope Francis greets members of the faithful as he makes his way around St. Peter's Square.
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Vatican City — A crowd of up to 1 million pilgrims and faithful was expected to filled St. Peter's Square.
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Vatican City — Cardinals, spiritual leaders and heads of state from around the world gather for the inauguration Mass.
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Vatican City — Priests pray during the Mass for the inauguration of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.
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Vatican City — Bishops gather during the inauguration Mass for Pope Francis.
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Vatican City — A bishop takes his place past St. Peter's statue in St. Peter's Square hours ahead of the grandiose Mass to inaugurate Pope Francis.
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Vatican City — A man holds a placard reading "We are with you Pope Francis" during the inauguration Mass.
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Vatican City — Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the popemobile during his inauguration Mass.
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Vatican City — Crowds watch on video monitors as Pope Francis reads the Gospel during his inaugural Mass.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Michael Sohn / Associated Press
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Vatican City — The faithful wave flags during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.
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Buenos Aires — A woman holds a picture of Pope Francis as she watches a live broadcast of his inauguration Mass on a screen set up outside of the Metropolitan Cathedral.
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