Photos: Pope Francis - A look back at his first year

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Pope Francis marks his first year in March. Here are some photos from his first year.

Pope Francis gives his first Angelus Blessing (March 17, 2013)

Pope Francis meets Mozambique Prime Minister Alberto Vaquina (April 11, 2013)

Pope Francis attends his weekly audience in Vatican City (May 22, 2013)

Pope Francis waves to the faithful (June 5, 2013)

Pope Francis gestures upon arrival for a prayer vigil (July 27, 2013)

Pope Francis during a private audience at The Vatican (August 13, 2013)

Pope Francis waves to the faithful at the end of his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square (September 11, 2013)

Pope Francis waves to the faithful as he arrives in the popemobile (October 30, 2013)

Pope Francis meets a disabled girl (November 9, 2013)

A child plays with Pope Francis' skull cap (December 14, 2013)

Pope Francis waves to the crowds as he arrives in St. Peter's square (January 22, 2014)

Pope Francis (R) leaves an Extraordinary Consistory (February 22, 2014)

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during the Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2014)

Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio, elected Pope Francis I (March 13, 2013)

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 17: Pope Francis gives his first Angelus Blessing to the faithful from the window of his private residence on March 17, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Vatican is preparing for the inauguration of Pope Francis on March 19, 2013 in St Peter's Square. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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