Pope Francis takes possession of his cathedral

And the ferula made famous by Bl. John Paul II, but was actually first used by Ven. Paul VI, makes a comeback.

I think the new pope really does not like anything in gold, no?

White and silver are his thing, except the papal ring which was coated in gold.

Hmmm... does this explain why the banner even in the Lateran Archbasilica is still looking like this?

Fr. Z has more about the homily of the pope.  Click here to read it.