Photos: The life of Pope Benedict XVI
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LONDON - SEPTEMBER 18: Pope Benedict XVI (L) presides over a Mass at Westminster Cathedral during the third day of his State Visit on September 18, 2010 in London, England. During the Mass at Westminster Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI apologised for the "unseakable" crimes committed against children abused by Catholic priests and expressed his "deep sorrow" for the "immense suffering". 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. (Photo by Leon Neal/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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