Pope Francis and former pope Benedict XVI meet in Castel Gandolfo - in pictures

Sunday, 24 Mar 2013

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Pope Francis and his predecessor, Benedict XVI, hold a private meeting at the papal summer residence

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — The faithful wait in front the Apostolic Palace Photograph: Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — The helicopter carrying Pope Francis flies on its way to Castel Gandolfo to visit pope emeritus Benedict XVI Photograph: Andrew Medichini/AP

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — Nuns gather at the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — The helicopter carrying Francis arrives at Castel Gandolfo Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters

Two popes meet: Two popes meetl Gandolfo — The faithful gather in Liberty Square in to await Francis's arrival Photograph: Alessandro Di Meo/EPA

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — Francis and Benedict embrace on the helipad Photograph: AP

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — The two popes pray together Photograph: Osservatore Romano/Reuters

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — Francis and Benedict pray side-by-side Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — The two popes examine a painting Photograph: Osservatore Romano/EPA

Two popes meet: Two popes meet — Francis and Benedict hold a private meeting at the library of the papal summer residence Photograph: L'Osservatore Romano/Getty Images

Sunday, 24 Mar 2013

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