An overflow crowd of more than 150,000 people packed St. Peter's Square to catch a glimpse of the new Pope.<br/> <br />After leading a simple mass in a tiny Vatican parish church Pope Francis then read out his first Angelus blessing from the papal apartments.<br/> <br />"I send cordial greetings to all pilgrims," he said. "I am asking you to continue to pray for me."<br/> <br />The address drew people from around the world, including Argentina, the pope's home country.<br/> <br />Many were moved to tears during the address by Francis, the first non-European pope in 1,300 years.<br/> <br />"He has deeply moved us," said this Italian pilgrim.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ORLA SMITH FROM DUBLIN IRELAND<br/> <br />"Amazing, amazing to be here. We watched it on TV Wednesday and Ireland and it's St. Patrick's Day today, a very special occasion for us."<br/> <br />In his Angelus the pontiff called for more forgiveness and mercy so as to make "the world less cold and more just" he said.
