Pope Benedict XVI
The pontiff blesses an altar during Mass at Yankee Stadium. In his homily, he called on his followers to become “living stones in that spiritual temple” that is the Catholic Church. (Chris McGrath / Getty Images)
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush flank Pope Benedict XVI as he waves to the crowd from the balcony of the White House today. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press)
Pope Benedict XVI watches the trooping of the colors during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House today. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press)
The president and Laura Bush with Benedict XVI during the pope’s arrival at the South Lawn of the White House. The pope was greeted with a 21-gun salute and a host of dignitaries. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images)
Bush and Benedict walk to the Oval Office for a private meeting after the welcoming ceremony today. (Ron Edmonds / Associated Press)
On Wednesday, Bush will be host of an official welcoming ceremony for the pope, which is expected to draw as many as 9,000 guests to the White House’s South Lawn. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
