Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his weekly general audience on July 1, 2009 at St Peter's square at The Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI will release a social encyclical on July 7, "Caritas in Veritae" (Charity in thruth). Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his weekly general audience on July 1, 2009 at St Peter's square at The Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI will release a social encyclical on July 7, "Caritas in Veritae" (Charity in thruth).

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  1. Pope Benedict XVI (R) poses with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting at the Vatican October 8, 2009.
  2. Pope Benedict XVI (R) speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting at the Vatican October 8, 2009.
  3. Pope Benedict XVI (R) speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting at the Vatican October 8, 2009.
  4. Pope Benedict XVI (R) watches a gift received by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting at the Vatican October 8, 2009.
  5. Pope Benedict XVI (L) listens to Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas during an audience on October 8, 2009 at The Vatican. Abbas is on an official visit to Italy and The Vatican.
  6. Pope Benedict XVI (R) greets Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas during an audience on October 8, 2009 at The Vatican. Abbas is on an official visit to Italy and The Vatican.
  7. Pope Benedict XVI (R) listens to Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas during an audience on October 8, 2009 at The Vatican. Abbas is on an official visit to Italy and The Vatican.
  8. Pope Benedict XVI (R) listens to Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas during an audience on October 8, 2009 at The Vatican. Abbas is on an official visit to Italy and The Vatican.
  9. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.
  10. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.
  11. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.
  12. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.
  13. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI (5th R) meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (5th L)at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.
  14. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.
  15. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.
  16. VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - OCTOBER 8: Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, at his library on October 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The pair discussed the Middle East peace process. During his two-day visit Abbas is also due to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini as well as President Giorgio Napolitano.

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