VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday will get a first chance since his surprise election to speak directly to his 1.2 billion-strong flock, outlining his vision for the Catholic Church.
The Angelus prayer - when Francis will offer the familiar sight of a pope speaking to throngs massed in St Peter's Square from a window high above - has also been an occasion for previous pontiffs to comment on international affairs.
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