Pope Benedict XVI (L) leaves after giving an audience to archibishops who received the pallium the day before on June 30, 2009 at the Aula Paul VI at the Vatican. The newly named 34 archbishops received the pallium, symbol of their authority and responsability, during a solemn mass for the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on June 29. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Pope Benedict XVI (L) leaves after giving an audience to archibishops who received the pallium the day before on June 30, 2009 at the Aula Paul VI at the Vatican. The newly named 34 archbishops received the pallium, symbol of their authority and responsability, during a solemn mass for the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on June 29.

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