Day 5 of Pope Benedict XVI's Reign - Installation Mass (Graphics Heavy!)

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[Pyro7480]

In this photo made available by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano,Pope Benedict XVI stands infront of the tomb of St. Peter's inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005 prior to his installment Mass in St. Peter's Square. (AP Photo/Osservatore Romano)

German Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead his first public mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 24, 2005. To the sound of choirs chanting in Latin and the applause of the crowd, Pope Benedict emerged into a sunlit St. Peter's Square on Sunday for the inaugural Mass that marks the formal start of his papacy. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

In this photo released by the Vatican's L'Osservatore Romano newspaper, Pope Benedict XVI kisses the altar with holy books and with the woollen Pallium, top left, and Fisherman's Ring, bottom right - both symbols of papal authority -, during his installment Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. The Pallium is a narrow shawl of white wool embroidered with five red silk crosses, which symbolizes the Pope's role as a shepherd taking care of his flock. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his installation Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. An estimated 500,000 pilgrims arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope Benedict XVI holds the gospels as he leads his first public Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican City April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict was installed as leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, receiving the symbols of his authority at an inaugural outdoor Mass that mixed centuries-old pageantry with prayer. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Bishop Piero Marini (R) helps German Pope Benedict XVI to wear the pallium during his first public mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict was installed as leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, receiving the symbols of his authority at an inaugural outdoor Mass that mixed centuries-old pageantry with prayer. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

The papal collar is placed on Pope Benedict XVI (L) as he leads his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transform the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen

Pope Benedict XVI places the papal Fisherman's Ring on his finger as he leads his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict was installed as leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, receiving the symbols of his authority at an inaugural outdoor Mass that mixed centuries-old pageantry with prayer. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Pope Benedict XVI clasps his hands, showing his new papal ring, during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict was installed as leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, receiving the symbols of his authority at an inaugural outdoor Mass that mixed centuries-old pageantry with prayer. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

The papal hat is placed on Pope Benedict as he leads his inaugural Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transform the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

The papal staff is handed to Pope Benedict as he leads his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transformt the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano (R) kisses the ring of Pope Benedict as the Pope leads his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transformt the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen

Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd during his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transform the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

In this photo released by the Vatican's L'Osservatore Romano newspaper, Pope Benedict XVI with the woollen Pallium and Fisherman's Ring - both symbols of papal authority -, celebrates his installment Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. The Pallium is a narrow shawl of white wool embroidered with five red silk crosses, which symbolizes the Pope's role as a shepherd taking care of his flock. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

German Pope Benedict XVI elevates the host as he leads his first public Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transform the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Pope Benedict XVI walks down steps during his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transform the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

Pope Benedict XVI passes his brother, Georg Ratzinger, in his popemobile after his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican City April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict took charge of his Church at a majestic inauguration on Sunday and set the tone for his papacy with a plea to humanity to return to God and transform a world he called a desert of pain and poverty. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd following his installment Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. Dignitaries and an estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Jasper Juinen)

A U.S. flag is seen in the crowd as Pope Benedict XVI waves after his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict took charge of his Church at a majestic inauguration on Sunday and set the tone for his papacy with a plea to humanity to return to God and transform a world he called a desert of pain and poverty. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd after his inaugural Mass in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square April 24, 2005. Setting the tone for his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged humanity to re-discover God if it wanted to transform the world's 'deserts' of poverty, pain and privation into gardens of peace and progress. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

The statue of St. Peter's frames the installation Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. Dignitaries and an estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP PhotoAndrew Medichini)

Thousands of people attend the installment Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. An estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pilgrims cram Via della Conciliazione in Rome, Sunday, April 24, 2005, as they attempt to attend the installation Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Dignitaries and an estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

German faithful wave their national flag as they wait for the start of the first public Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 24, 2005. (Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters)

A man holds a banner reading 'Viva il Papa XVI' (Up with Pope XVI), as he attends the installment Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. Dignitaries and an estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Diether Endlicher)

A Bavarian man wearing a national costume stands in front of St. Peter's Basilica prior to the installment Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. An estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Diether Endlicher)

Girls wearing Bavarian national costumes cheer prior to the installment Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. An estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Diether Endlicher)

Priests wave an Iraki flags during the installation Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. An estimated 500,000 pilgrims arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Representatives of various Orthodox Churches arrive for the installment Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. Dignitaries and an estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Jasper Juinen)

In this photo made available by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI swings an incense burner in front of dignitaries, as Florida Governor Jeb Bush, top center, is seen, in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005 during the pontiff's installment Mass. Standing in the front row at right is Franca Pilla, wife of Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi. (AP Photo/Osservatore Romano)

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi and his wife Veronica attend the installation Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. An estimated 500,000 pilgrims arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Prince Albert of Monaco, left, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, center, and Grand Duke Henri of Luxenbourg talk prior to the installment Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. Dignitaries and an estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Britain's Prince Philip, left second row, Dutch Crown Prince Willem Alexander, second left, Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, second right, and Swedish King Karl XVI Gustaf, front right, attend the installment Mass of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2005. Dignitaries and an estimated 500,000 pilgrims, many of them from the pontiff's native Germany, arrived in Rome for the ceremony to formally install Pope Benedict XVI and offer the pontiff a major chance to set the tone for his papacy. (AP Photo/Jasper Juinen)

Pope Benedict XVI (R) meets with King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain in the Vatican after the Pope's inaugural mass, April 24, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI took charge of his Church at a majestic inauguration on Sunday and set the tone for his papacy with a plea to humanity to return to God and transform a world he called a desert of pain and poverty. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano/Pool

In this photo made available by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, after his installment mass in St. Peter's Square, Sunday, April 24, 2005. (AP Photo/Osservatore Romano)

[Pyro7480]

There are so many wonderful pictures, that I had to sort through them to get the best ones.

Viva il Papa!

[Carolina]

Queen Sofia's mantilla is quite beautiful. My grandmother had a black one that she wore on a tortoise shell comb for Mass.

[Unam Sanctam]

I like the pilgrim symbolism of the scallop shells on his vestments.

[Pyro7480]

It is really true: as we follow Christ in this mission to be fishers of men, we must bring men and women out of the sea that is salted with so many forms of alienation and onto the land of life, into the light of God. It is really so: the purpose of our lives is to reveal God to men. And only where God is seen does life truly begin. Only when we meet the living God in Christ do we know what life is. We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary. There is nothing more beautiful than to be surprised by the Gospel, by the encounter with Christ. There is nothing more beautiful than to know Him and to speak to others of our friendship with Him.
-Pope Benedict XVI during the Homily of His Instillation Mass, 24 April 2005

I rejoiced when I heard him say these words. Thank you God for our Pope!

Viva il Papa!

[WOSG]

Thanks for sharing these pics.
God Bless Pope Benedict XVI!

[Miss Marple]

Thank you, Pyro! ETWN is running a reply of this Mass now.

[padfoot_lover]

Wonderful pictures! Thank you especially for the one of the Holy Father and his brother -- I missed seeing them together during the broadcast.

[anonymoussierra]

Thank you"Pyro7480"

[tiredoflaundry]

Awesome pictures! Thanks!

[tiredoflaundry]

Does anyone know if EWTN will rebroadcast the Mass tonight? I'm one of the unfortunate folks that my cable system has EWTN as a "split" channel.I only get it 8pm-8am.

[steve86]

You should be able to stream it from ewtn.com anytime, but here is the schedule:

Solemn Mass of Inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI, Live
LIVE:
April 24, 4 AM ET
Encores:
April 24, 10 AM ET, 3 PM ET
April 25, 12 AM ET, 4 AM ET, 1 PM ET, 5 PM ET

[tiredoflaundry]

Thanks!

[k omalley]

I love the mantillas that some of the women are wearing, they are so beautiful and feminine.

[Pyro7480]

It is really true: as we follow Christ in this mission to be fishers of men, we must bring men and women out of the sea that is salted with so many forms of alienation and onto the land of life, into the light of God. It is really so: the purpose of our lives is to reveal God to men. And only where God is seen does life truly begin. Only when we meet the living God in Christ do we know what life is. We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary. There is nothing more beautiful than to be surprised by the Gospel, by the encounter with Christ. There is nothing more beautiful than to know Him and to speak to others of our friendship with Him.
-Pope Benedict XVI during the Homily of His Instillation Mass, 24 April 2005

Catholic ping!
(My apologies to those whose I ping with for the second time with this post.)

[GSlob]

Why do they keep calling it "installment" Mass? Are more of them to be served each month, by 24th day, with penalty for lateness?

[BlessedBeGod]

I noticed on TVGuide.com it showed EWTN replaying it at 8 pm Central and 11 pm Central tonight in addition to the times that BearWash posted. I don't know if that's accurate, but I'm going to see and try to tape it then.

[billorites]

Neat picture with his brother in the background!

"Way to go, bro!"

[BlessedBeGod]

Thank you so much, Pyro, for the wonderful pictures!

[tiredoflaundry]

Thxs!

[Mark in the Old South]

I am so glad the Host was a normal size. I have gotten so tired of some folks harping on the "cookie Mass" because of a Host the size of a dinner plate. Of all the things to complain about in the Novus Ordo Church that comes pretty far down on my list.

[ColoCdn]

Continued thanks.

Viva Benedetto XVI.

[NewCenturions]

Thank you thank you! Gorgeous photos! Can't get enough of 'em!

[Huntress]

What is the pin that the Cardinal is attaching to one of the crosses on the Pope's pallium in the 7th picture?

[Salvation]

(Live Thread)The Solemn Mass of Inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI

Homily Thread -- HOMILY OF INAUGURATION MASS OF BENEDICT XVI

[Pyro7480]

The 5 red crosses signify the 5 wounds of Christ: two in His hands, two in His feet, and one in His side. Pins are affixed to three of the crosses, representing that three nails affixed Christ to the Cross.

[Stubborn]

Why do they keep calling it "installment" Mass?

It must be a novus ordo thing - AFAIK, it used to be called the Pope's Coronation Mass.

[Pyro7480]

There was no tiara though, unfortunately, so it was his "installation" Mass, not "installment."

[ELS]

Official protocol when meeting with the Pope says that only Catholic queens can wear white mantillas. I agree that Queen Sofia has a beautiful mantilla.

[Diva]

Wow these pictures are great!!!!!

[Aleighanne]

Those were great pics! I was watching EWTN on the internet last night when they were replaying the interview with the Pope before the conclave. We only have one tv with cable in our place, the cable company won't install upstairs because we rent a townhouse & the apartment place won't let us. I just found out last night that EWTN sends both the TV and radio streams out on the internet. WOO HOO!!!

[ken5050]

Thank you for the wonderful selection of pictures

[Prince Charles]

Bttt.

[firewalk]

bttt

[Former Fetus]

when meeting with the Pope says that only Catholic queens can wear white mantillas

Quite true! When my grandmother had an audience with John XXIII she was quite upset that she had to wear a black mantilla instead of the beautiful white one she had planned to wear. BTW, I have that white mantilla, my mom gave it to me to wear at my wedding. Does anybody know the best way to store it until my daughter gets married? she's only 15 and very much dedicated to her studies, so I hope it will be quite a while.

[diamond6]

Pyro, thanks for the pictures!!!!! They are beautiful and majestic.

[Piers-the-Ploughman]

thanks for posting; these are great!

[ELS]

How fortunate your grandmother was to have an audience with the Pope.

Does anybody know the best way to store it until my daughter gets married?

I would recommend acid-free tissue paper and an archival storage box.

[diamond6]

bttt

[NYer]

I like the pilgrim symbolism of the scallop shells on his vestments.

That caught my attention as well! The shell also figures into his Bishop's shield, as well. I fully expect we'll see it again in his Papal Seal.

Thank you, Pyro, for posting these memorable photographs from the Holy Father's Installation Mass!

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[NYer]

I like the pilgrim symbolism of the scallop shells on his vestments.

That caught my attention as well! The shell also figures into his Bishop's shield, as well. I fully expect we'll see it again in his Papal Seal.

Thank you, Pyro, for posting these memorable photographs from the Holy Father's Installation Mass!

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[Military family member]

It's a minor thing and not really a criticism, but I always remember seeing John Paul II in white shoes. I don't believe I've ever seen red shoes like that on a bishop or cardinal. Usually, they wear black shoes.

[McGavin999]

It it on Direct TV? Does anyone know the channel?

[Bonaparte]

Thanks so much for all the photos, Pyro!

The only thing I don't like about this Pope is that he shaved that mustache. He really should consider growing it back. Perhaps I'll write to him about this.

[onyx]

YES! Viva il Papa!
He's magnificent.

[watsonfellow]

Actually Former, it's probably a good thing she wore her black one.

Do you know why of all the women at the mass, only Queen Sophia and the Grand Duchess of Lux. are wearing white?

At an audience with the pope, white is reserved for Catholic women of royal blood.

[downwithsocialism]

GREAT pics, and descriptions!

Thank you!

[BlessedBeGod]

Is it on Direct TV? Does anyone know the channel?

I checked their website, and it looks like EWTN is their channel 422.

[McGavin999]

Thank you!

[GipperGal]

Thank you, Pyro! ETWN is running a reply of this Mass now.

Is is just me or did anyone else find the guy doing the EWTN commentary utterly annoying. He wouldn't shut up! Kept rambling on over the music. And how many times did he have to point out Prince Albert of Monaco? Yes, thank you, we know that he's Grace Kelly's son; you've told us that already. And why in the world did he find it necessary to point out his office to us ("See, that's the window to my office.") Did he think we'd care? I'm trying to listen to this amazing choir sing, and this fool won't shut up! And could somebody please tell him to stop breathing into the mic. He sounds like Darth Vader. I don't think I've ever been so annoyed by a voice over commentary (well, okay, Chris Matthews at Reagan's funeral might have been worse). Does anyone know where I could get a copy of the Inaugural Mass without this bozo's incessant prattling? It reminded me of Fred Willard's character in "Best in Show" ("Excuse me if this off the subject a little bit, but just take a guess at how much I can bench press. Come on, what do you think? Take a guess.").