Argentine President Christina Fernandez, who has clashed with Francis in the past over a number of issues, will also be attending. But the Pope has asked his fellow Argentines not to come, saying the trip is too expensive and that that money should be spent on the poor. Although his predecessor Benedict XVI is not expected to be in attendance, other religious denominations will be represented. The rabbi has accepted. Many popes in the past were carried in by a wooden throne, said Dennis.
While his predecessor Benedict XVI came into the square via a modified 'popemobile,' one could possibly see Francis walking through the crowds. As part of the ceremony, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran the cardinal who announced the new Pope , will place the pallium — a woolen cloak embroidered with six red crosses — on the shoulders of Francis.
Like just about everything at the Vatican, the installation of a pope is a carefully scripted affair drawing from centuries of tradition, yet bearing the subtle stamp of the new pontiff's style and sensibilities as he ceremonially takes up his cross.
The Vatican describes the installation ceremony as "a solemn liturgical rite of inauguration. Past papal installations have drawn world leaders, Catholic royalty and throngs of pilgrims to St. Peter's Square — all eager to size up a new pontiff and see him in action. The world will follow the event live on radio, television and the Internet.
It begins with the cardinals reciting the Lord's Prayer. News World Opinion Business. Share this —. Follow NBC News. By Becky Bratu. Peter was martyred in the square, which was Nero's Circus. Before the Mass starts, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran -- the protodeacon who announced the name of the new pope after white smoke last week -- ceremonially presents Pope Francis with the pallium.
Cardinal Godfried Danneels -- the second-ranking cardinal among cardinal deacons, known as the protopriest --d elivers a prayer. Six cardinals representing the College of Cardinals 2 cardinals per order take the pledge of obedience.
About a. It will be the Mass for St. Joseph's Day officially called the Solemnity of St. Five hundred priests will hand out Communion in St.
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