The formal inauguration Mass for Pope Francis was held outside in St Peter's Square in Rome this past Tueday. Vatican organizers estimate 150,000-200,000 attended the open-air Mass. Get a sense of what it was like to be there with our gallery of photos from Aleteia photographer Jeffrey Bruno.
Pope Francis’ Inaugural Mass in Photos
Jeffrey Bruno 2013
Crowds of youth stormed St Peter's Square early for a good spot for the inauguration Mass
Aleteia - published on 03/21/13
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