Chairs are in place in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, one day before Pope Francis’ inaugural mass

Chairs are in place in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, one day before Pope Francis’ inaugural mass

Chairs are in place in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, one day before Pope Francis’ inaugural mass March 18, 2013. Pope Francis has attempted to dissuade Argentines from making costly trips to Rome for his inaugural Mass which will be held March 19, suggesting they make a contribution to the poor instead. Since his election on Wednesday as the first non-European pope in nearly 1,300 years, Francis has signalled a sharp change of style from his more aloof predecessor, Benedict, and laid out a clear moral path for the 1.2-billion-member Church, which is beset by scandals, intrigue and strife. REUTERS/Paul Hanna (VATICAN – Tags: RELIGION)