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.