Pope Francis officially begins his ministry at installation Mass
After touring a sun-drenched St. Peter’s Square in an open-air car, Pope Francis received the ring symbolizing the papacy.
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The fisherman's ring was placed on the finger of Pope Francis by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals.
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A scene from the inaugural Mass as Francis became the 266th pope.
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Nuns listened as Pope Francis read the gospel.
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Cardinals attended Pope Francis' inaugural Mass.
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French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault was among the world leaders who attended the Mass.
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Faithful filled St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis waved to the crowd from an open-air popemobile.
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Pope Francis arrived to his installation Mass.
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Pope Francis got out of his vehicle to bless a disabled man prior to the Mass.
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Italian media estimated some 1 million might attend, but the numbers at the start of the Mass appeared to be fewer.
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Pope Francis kissed a child as he toured St. Peter's Square.
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Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez, left, greeted Dutch Prince Willem-Alexander.
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Chalices containing hosts were prepared before the Mass.
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Preparations for the Mass were underway on Tuesday.
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Nuns ran through St. Peter's Square to get a good vantage point.
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