Pope Francis delivers first mass
Pope Francis has delivered his first mass as pontiff after becoming the first ever pope from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium.
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Pope Francis' first day as Pontiff
Pope Francis gives Sunday blessing at the Vatican
For the first time in three weeks, a huge crowd was treated to the sight of a pope giving a Sunday blessing from high above St Peter's Square in the Vatican.
ITV News' Harry Smith reports:
Pope Francis tweets for the first time
Pope Francis has tweeted for the first time since he was elected last Wednesday:
Dear friends, I thank you from my heart and I ask you to continue to pray for me. Pope Francis.
From @Pontifex on Twitter:The tweet was retweeted some 7,000 times in its first half hour of existence.
The same @Pontifex account was used to declare that a new pope had been elected with the words "HABEMUS PAPAM FRANCISCUM," although this has now been deleted.
Pope Benedict XVI, his predecessor, used the same account for his first tweet: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart."
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Pope Francis delivers prayer to crowds in Vatican
Pope Francis is making his first speech from the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square in the Vatican.
The pontiff spoke for a short time before giving The Angelus prayer to the assembled crowds.
He repeated his central message that "the Lord never tires of forgiving" several times.
He got a laugh from the crowd when he joked that he wasn't trying to promote a book written by a cardinal that he made reference to in his speech.
Pope's surprise walkabout at Vatican gate
Pope Francis made an unexpected appearance at the Vatican's gates today, prompting loud cheers of "Francesco" from the crowd. He walked to an open gate near the edge of Vatican City, ahead of a Mass he was celebrating in the parish church for Vatican residents.
Vatican denies accusations over Argentina Junta
The Vatican says it "clearly and firmly" denies accusations that Pope Francis had any knowledge of the activities of Argentina's Junta.
Pope's 'childhood sweetheart' reveals why the pair split
A woman who claims she was once the girlfriend of Pope Francis said the pair broke up because he wanted to become a priest.
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British Catholics' hopes for Pope Francis' papacy
Many in the Roman Catholic Church see Pope Francis as a bringer of change
Social Affairs Editor Penny Marshall has been finding out if it will be the kind of change British Roman Catholics wish for:
Pope Francis souvenirs go on sale outside Vatican
Argentina celebrates the election of Pope Francis
Celebrations were taking place in Pope Francis' home city of Buenos Aires today where he is admired for his work with the poor in the city's slums - often travelling on the bus, while a cardinal, to visit soup kitchens and talk to those who lived there.
International Editor Bill Neely reports from Argentina:
Pope Francis' first day as Pontiff
Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day today, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself.
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