Pope Benedict XVI, sporting a fur-trimmed hat in the rich red color of a Santa hat, waves to pilgrims upon his arrival in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The red hat with white fur trimming is known in Italian as the “camauro.” (Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press)
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during the Ashes Wednesday Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. (Claudio Peri / EPA)
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he leaves St. Peter’s Square at the end of his weekly general audience. (Pier Paolo Cito / Associated Press)
Benedict XVI greets the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica moments after being elected pope. (Domenico Stinellis / Associated Press)
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Pope Benedict XVI looks on during a Mass on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Celestine V’s birth. (Alberto Pizzoli / AFP / Getty Images )