Pope Benedict XVI waves as he is driven through the crowd during his weekly general audience, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Benedict XVI has said he will be making a pilgrimage to the Middle East this week as a "pilgrim of peace." The pontiff leaves Friday for a week-long trip to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
A Swiss Guard stands at attention as Pope Benedict XVI leads his general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican May 6, 2009. Thirty three new recruits of the Vatican's elite Swiss Guard will be sworn in today at the Vatican. REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN RELIGION)
Pope Benedict XVI kisses a baby as he leaves at the end of his general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican May 6, 2009. Pope Benedict on Friday ventures into the political, cultural and religious minefield of the Middle East, starting a trip to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories that will likely be his most difficult. Benedict will be carrying a lot of personal baggage as he starts the trip, which some Church observers see as another chance to mend fences with both Muslims and Jews after comments or actions perceived as insulting to them. REUTERS/Max Rossi (VATICAN RELIGION IMAGES OF THE DAY)
