NEW : Argentine government wants him to use influence to help deal with the War . The Vatican has sought to quell controversy over Pope Francis ' conduct during Argentina 's so-called Dirty War from 1976 to 1983 , amid accusations that he could have done more to protect two Jesuit priests who were kidnapped . Robert Mugabe is among many leaders to be on hand for Francis ' inauguration . The pope , who wants to deliver his homily in Italian , is n't expected to stay within a script . Thousands of Catholics packed St. Peter 's Square on Sunday to hear his first words .
NEW : Argentine government wants him to use influence to help deal with the War . Robert Mugabe is among many leaders to be on hand for Francis ' inauguration . The pope , who wants to deliver his homily in Italian , is n't expected to stay within a script . Thousands of Catholics packed St. Peter 's Square on Sunday to hear his first words .