Piazza San Pietro, St. Peters Square

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Lisa had emailed ahead so we could attend a Mass with Pope Benedict II. It was so awesome to be sitting in the middle of the square and being blessed by the Pope.

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The crowd keeps growing. Notice our ticket numbers.

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The Pope's apartment. Last window on the right, top floor.

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Cappella Sistina, the Sistine Chapel

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Pope Benedict XVI arrives in his "Pope Mobile" and the audience goes wild, especially his compatriots

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I am truly blessed to have been in such an awe aspiring place.

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This was without a doubt the best part of my Roma experience.