VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 08: Pope Benedict XVI attends his annual meeting with Holy See Diplomats at the Hall of the Throne on January 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pope called for a cease fire and condemned the violence in the conflict in Gaza as he met with the central government of the Catholic Church. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - JANUARY 08: Pope Benedict XVI attends his annual meeting with Holy See Diplomats at the Hall of the Throne on January 8, 2009 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Pope called for a cease fire and condemned the violence in the conflict in Gaza as he met with the central government of the Catholic Church.

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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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