Photos of Pope Benedict XVI in Cyprus

A nun peers from behind the curtain of the church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, known as the 'Church by St. Paul's Pillar', as she records sounds of the ecumenical celebration during the first visit by Pope Benedict XVI (unseen) to Cyprus on June 4, 2010



Children wait for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the Church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa in the coastal town of Paphos June 4, 2010.

Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (R) during a welcoming ceremony at Paphos international airport in Cyprus June 4, 2010.



Pope Benedict XVI and Cypriot President Demetris Christofias (R) attend a welcoming ceremony at Paphos international airport in Cyprus June 4, 2010.

Pope Benedict XVI arrives at Paphos International airport for his pastoral visit in Cyprus June 4, 2010.



Pope Benedict XVI arrives to talk with reporters during a news conference aboard his flight to Cyprus June 4, 2010.


Pope Benedict XVI talks with reporters during a news conference aboard his flight to Cyprus June 4, 2010.



Catholic worshipers await the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the Church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, in the coastal town of Paphos June 4, 2010.



Catholic nuns wave as Pope Benedict XVI leaves the Church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa in the coastal town of Paphos June 4, 2010.

 

Pope Benedict XVI attends a welcome ceremony at the church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa in the coastal town of Paphos June 4, 2010.



Pope Benedict XVI looks at Cyprus President Demetris Cristofias during a welcome ceremony at Paphos international airport in Cyprus for a three-day trip to this Mediterranean Island, Friday, June 4, 2010.



Pope Benedict XVI , left, prays as Cypriot Archbishop Chrysostomos, right, stands during a ceremony at Church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa in Paphos, west of capital Nicosia, in the divided east Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Friday, June 4, 2010.



Faithful wave Vatican flags upon the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the church of Aghia Kiriaki Chrisopolitissa at Paphos, in the island of Cyprus, Friday, June 4, 2010. The pontiff is in this Mediterranean Island for a three-day visit.

 

Pope Benedict XVI , left, is accompanied by Cypriot Archbishop Chrysostomos during a ceremony at Church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa during a ceremony in Paphos, west of capital Nicosia, in the divided east Mediterranean island of Cyprus.



Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by Chrysostomos II, Archibishop of Cyprus during their meeting in front of the church of Aghia Kiriaki Chrisopolitissa in Paphos, Cyprus, Friday, June 4, 2010. The pontiff is in Cyprus for a three-day visit .



Christian pilgrims wait for the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, in the southwestern town of Paphos of the mainly Greek Orthodox Mediterranean island of Cyprus, on June 4, 2010.



Cypriot President Demetris Christofias kisses the hand of a pilgrim prior to the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at the church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, in the southwestern town of Paphos of the mainly Greek Orthodox Mediterranean island of Cyprus .



Pope Benedict XVI blesses his faithful during a ceremony at Church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa of Paphos, west of capital Nicosia, in the divided east Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Friday, June 4, 2010.