Pope Francis’ inauguration mass has kicked off with different cardinals from across the world in Rome to witness the lifetime religious event.

Different heads of state from across the world are also attending the mass at St.Peters Square .By Tuesday morning  seats were being prepared at Vatican for different events of the Pope’s inauguration .

Pope Francis made a tour of St Peter’s Square to greet the faithful before Mass  at 09:30 (08:30 GMT).

After delivering a homily, he will be presented with his papal pallium made of lambs’ wool and a gold-plated silver “fisherman’s ring” bearing the image of St Paul holding two keys.

During the lengthy ceremony, Francis will receive the Ring of the Fisherman and the pallium, a special circular strip of cloth. In addition, the cardinals will make an act of obedience to the new pontiff.

Francis has urged his countrymen not to travel from Argentina for his inauguration, but rather to donate the money they would spend on the trip to the poor. After all, he is already pope — the inaugural mass is simply a sacred celebration of his papacy.

By UP