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March 19, 2013

Let us be "protectors of Creation, says Pope Francis

Following is the complete text of the homily that Pope Francis gave during the Mass inaugurating his Petrine ministry on March 19.

Published in About the Catholic Register
March 19, 2013

Pope begins ministry with biblical symbols, signs of universal ministry

Pope Francis receives his ring from Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals, during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 19.

VATICAN CITY - Although attempts were made to simplify the ceremony, Pope Francis officially inaugurated his ministry as Pope and bishop of Rome in a liturgy filled with biblical symbolism and signs of the universality of his mission.

Published in Vatican