Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican city
During Pentecost mass in the Vatican city on May 11, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI condemned the clashes in Lebanon and urged the people of Lebanon to find a "reasonable compromise".
The Pope Benedict XVI Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in Christmas Santa Claus dress
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger at the office of Pope, known as Pope Benedict XVI blessing the world people for peace
Pope Benedict XVI blesses a child at church
A Volvo XC90 for The Pope Benedict XVI
Volvo Cars presented His Holiness, The Pope Benedict XVI, with one of its Sport Utility Vehicles.
The keys of the car have been delivered to the Pope in the Vatican city, on Wednesday June 28th, with a small ceremony after the Papal Audience.
On Wed June 28, for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has received the keys of the Volvo XC90 that Volvo Car Corporation has presented with him.
To represent Volvo Cars, Gerry Keaney, Vice President Volvo Car Corporation, Marketing Sales and Service, Pascal Bellemans, President Volvo Auto Italia, and Michele Crisci, General Manager Volvo Auto Italia attended the ceremony.
The Volvo XC90 delivered to the Pope – and fitted for His personal use – is a V8 version. It is a dark blue XC90 with light interiors.
Pope Benedict XVI looks on as he attends a Vesper prayer at Saint Paul Basilica in Rome
Pope Benedict XVI looks on as he attends a Vesper prayer at Saint Paul Basilica in Rome on Jan 25 2008. Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday defended the Vatican's right to speak out on bioethics, including its opposition to artificial procreation methods and embryonic stem cell research.