Pope Benedict XVI kisses the infant child of an Iraqi family at the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican December 6, 2006. (Dario Pignatelli/Reuters)
Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims and faithful during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. The Pontiff expressed his esteem for Muslims and Islam while calling for freedom of religion and faith that rejects all forms of violence. (AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)
Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing flanked by cardinals, from left, Jozef Tomko of Slovakia, Juan Sandoval of Mexico, Justin Rigali of United States at his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. (AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)
Pope Benedict XVI speaks with Cardinal Justin Rigali of United States during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican , Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. (If you don't see the image, follow the link.- ELS)