In the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI, Francis declared John XXIII and John Paul II saints - in the first canonisation of two pontiffs.
Benedict, now aged 87, was sitting off to the side with other cardinals in the square during the rite at the start of Sunday's Mass.
Italian officials predicted 1million were watching the Mass from the square, the streets surrounding it and nearby piazzas where TV screens were set up.. more photos after the cut..
Pope Benedict XVI with Italian President. |
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