Nuns attend the weekly general audience led by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican August 27, 2008. Pope Benedict on Wednesday condemned spiralling violence against Christians in India but also deplored the killing of a Hindu leader that sparked clashes. Benedict said he was profoundly saddened by the violence that has left as least 11 people dead, nearly all Christians, and by destruction of Christian homes, churches and orphanages at the hands of Hindu mobs in eastern Orissa state. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (VATICAN)
Pope Benedict XVI looks to the faithful at the Vatican during his weekly audience. Indian police were ordered to shoot on sight to end Hindu-Christian clashes as the pontiff "firmly condemned" violence that has killed at least nine people. (AFP/Andreas Solaro)
Pope Benedict XVI makes a blessing next to Archbishop James Harvey (C) and a Swiss Guard during his weekly general audience at the Vatican August 27, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Helgren (VATICAN)