Pope Francis delivers inaugural Angelus
(CNN) -- Thousands of Catholics waving flags from around the world packed St. Peter's Square on Sunday to hear Pope Francis deliver his inaugural Angelus.
The new pontiff gave his Angelus -- or noon blessing -- from his papal apartment window.
Earlier, he made the historic address after celebrating Mass at Sant'Anna Parish in Vatican City.
In a rare move for a pope, Francis spontaneously walked out from Vatican territory to greet cheering well-wishers outside Sant'Anna Gate.
"Francesco, Francesco!" the crowd chanted.
In his first week as pontiff, Francis has enjoyed global fanfare as the first Latin American pope and the first Jesuit pope in modern times.
The official Mass to inaugurate Francis as the bishop of Rome -- and leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics -- will take place Tuesday.
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