SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: A group of American nuns descend on Hyde Park ahead of World Youth Day Sydney 2008 on July 8, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Organised every two to three years by the Catholic Church, World Youth Day (WYD) is an invitation from the Pope to the youth of the world to celebrate their faith. The celebration will be held in Sydney from July 15 to 20, 2008, and will mark the first visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 17 months ago

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: A group of American nuns descend on Hyde Park ahead of World Youth Day Sydney 2008 on July 8, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Organised every two to three years by the Catholic Church, World Youth Day (WYD) is an invitation from the Pope to the youth of the world to celebrate their faith. The celebration will be held in Sydney from July 15 to 20, 2008, and will mark the first visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia.

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  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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