Pope Benedict XVI (R) is met by the Duke of Edinburgh (C-L), as he arrives in Edinburgh, Scotland, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/ANDREW MILLIGAN / POOL
Pope Benedict XVI (C) arrives in Edinburgh, Scotland, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/ANDREW MILLIGAN / POOL
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) welcomes Pope Benedict XVI (R) upon his arrival at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/STR
Spectators on the route of the Pope's visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010. Today the first Papal state visit to the United Kingdom begins in Edinburgh where Pope Benedict, head of the Roman Catholic Church will have a private audience with Queen Elizabeth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. EPA/GRAHAM STUART
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) welcomes Pope Benedict XVI (R), upon his arrival at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C) with the Duke of Edinburgh (L), welcomes Pope Benedict XVI (R), upon his arrival at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Protesters against Pope Benedict XVI, as the motorcade passes through Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010. The first Papal state visit to the United Kingdom began in Edinburgh where Pope Benedict, head of the Roman Catholic Church had a private audience with Queen Elizabeth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. EPA/GRAHAM STUART
Pope Benedict XVI waves from the Papal Mobil as his motorcade passes protesters in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010. The first Papal state visit to the United Kingdom began in Edinburgh where Pope Benedict, head of the Roman Catholic Church had a private audience with Queen Elizabeth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. EPA/GRAHAM STUART
Pope Benedict XVI during the flight for the visit to United Kingdom, 16 September 2010. Apostolic Journey of the Pope to the United Kingdom is on the occasion of the Beatification of Card. John Henry Newman running from 16 to 19 September 2010. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Queen Elizabeth II (2-L) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) walk with Pope Benedict XVI (2-R) to the Morning Drawing Room in the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/STR UK AND IRELAND OUT
Pope Benedict XVI (C-R) with Her Majesty Elizabeth II (C-L), Queen of the United Kingdom pose with children during courtesy visit at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Pope Benedict XVI (R) with Her Majesty Elizabeth II (L), Queen of the United Kingdom, during the courtesy visit at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
A general view during the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI with Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, during the courtesy visit at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Pope Benedict XVI (C-R) with Her Majesty Elizabeth II (C-L), Queen of the United Kingdom pose with children during courtesy visit at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
A general view during the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI with Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, during the courtesy visit at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Benedict XVI leave the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010. Pope Benedict XVI is conducting the first state visit to the UK by a Pontiff. During the four day visit Pope Benedict will celebrate mass, conduct a prayer vigil as well as beatify Cardinal Newman at an open air mass in Cofton Park. His Holiness will meet The Queen as well as political and religious representatives. EPA/STR UK AND IRELAND OUT
Pope Benedict XVI (C-R) with Her Majesty Elizabeth II (C-L), Queen of the United Kingdom pose with children during courtesy visit at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010 on the first day of Pope's four-day visit to the United Kingdom. The trip is the first to the UK by a Pontiff since John Paul II in 1982. It is also the first to be designated a state visit because the Pope has been invited by the Queen rather than the church. EPA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Nuns take up their position at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010, prior to the open air Papal Mass by Pope Benedict XVI. Today the first Papal state visit to the United Kingdom begins in Edinburgh where Pope Benedict, head of the Roman Catholic Church, will have a private audience with Queen Elizabeth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. EPA/BRIAN STEWART
Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Pope Benedict XVI (R) leaves to meet school children outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010. Pope Benedict XVI is conducting the first state visit to the UK by a Pontiff. During the four day visit Pope Benedict will celebrate mass, conduct a prayer vigil as well as beatify Cardinal Newman at an open air mass in Cofton Park. His Holiness will meet The Queen as well as political and religious representatives. EPA/STR UK AND IRELAND OUT
Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Benedict XVI meet school children outside the Palace of Holyrood house, the Queen's official residence in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 16 September 2010. Pope Benedict XVI is conducting the first state visit to the UK by a Pontiff. During the four day visit Pope Benedict will celebrate mass, conduct a prayer vigil as well as beatify Cardinal Newman at an open air mass in Cofton Park. His Holiness will meet The Queen as well as political and religious representatives. EPA/STR UK AND IRELAND OUT
Pope Benedict XVI (R) greets Cardinal Keith O'Brien (L) as he arrives in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain,16 September 2010, to begin the first papal state visit to the UK Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Britain on an historic and highly controversial state visit that is expected to promote church unity while also being punctuated by protest and debate. EPA/ANDREW MILLIGAN / POOL
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) welcomes Pope Benedict XVI upon his arrival at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Britain, 16 September 2010. Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Britain on an historic and highly controversial state visit that is expected to promote church unity while also being punctuated by protest and debate. EPA/DAVID CHESKIN / POOL