Pope Francis Kissing Babies: Some Smile, Others Wail (PHOTOS)

LOOK: Pope Puckers Up: Pontiff Blesses Babies
VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 03: Pope Francis kisses Johnny Oliver Sueeney an American baby from Virginia as he leaves St. Peter's square at the end of his weekly audience on April 3, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis delivered his catechism to a crowd of approximately 30,000 pilgrims packed into St Peter's Square. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)
VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 03: Pope Francis kisses Johnny Oliver Sueeney an American baby from Virginia as he leaves St. Peter's square at the end of his weekly audience on April 3, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis delivered his catechism to a crowd of approximately 30,000 pilgrims packed into St Peter's Square. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Pope Francis beams as he blesses babies and children with a loving kiss on the tops of their tiny heads, though the little ones have more mixed reactions to the experience, ranging from smiles to tears.

Pope Francis Kissing Babies

Pope Francis Kissing Babies

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