Archbishop Piero Marini, left, chief liturgist to Pope John Paul II, bows to his casket during the Pope's funeral Friday, April 8, 2005, in St. Peter's Square.White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand amidst mourners at funeral services Friday, April 8, 2005, for the late Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square. The funeral is being called the largest of its kind in modern history.White House photo by Eric Draper
Pope John Paul II.White House photo by Eric Draper
Thousands of mourners attend funeral mass Friday, April 8, 2005, inside Rome's St. Peter's Square for Pope John Paul II, who died April 2 at the age of 84.White House photo by Eric Draper
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President George W. Bush hold a press conference after meeting at the President's Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Monday, April 11, 2005. "I strongly support his courageous initiative to disengage from Gaza and part of the West Bank. The Prime Minister is willing to coordinate the implementation of the disengagement plan with the Palestinians. I urge the Palestinian leadership to accept his offer," said President Bush. White House photo by David Bohrer 
