21 Images That Defined Pope Francis’ First Year

The popular pontiff celebrates his first anniversary as head of the Holy See. Here are some of the moments from the past year that caught the world’s attention.

When he greeted the world with a smile and a wave after being named the first Jesuit pope in history...

When he greeted the world with a smile and a wave after being named the first Jesuit pope in history...

AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File

And then went to the hotel where he'd been staying during the conclave to pay his bill before moving into the Vatican.

And then went to the hotel where he'd been staying during the conclave to pay his bill before moving into the Vatican.

AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, File

When he met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after his election.

When he met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after his election.

AP Photo/Osservatore Romano, File

When Pope Francis called the pope emeritus "brother" and the two leaders prayed together.

When Pope Francis called the pope emeritus "brother" and the two leaders prayed together.

Osservatore Romano / Reuters


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