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Pope Benedict XVI's UK visit: Day two

Pope Day 2: A nun is checked by police as she passes through a security checkpoint
A nun is checked by police as she passes through a security checkpoint for the pope's visit Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA
Pope Day 2: A nun stands with a clergy man at a bus stop
A nun stands with a clergyman at a bus stop near St Mary's University College, in Twickenham, ahead of the pope's visit Photograph: Kevin Coombs/Reuters
Pope Day 2: His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Pays A State Visit To The UK - Day 2
Children wait to greet Pope Benedict XVI as he arrives at St Mary's University College Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Pope Day 2: Papal visit to UK - Day Two
A nun walks past police officers during preparations for the pope's arrival Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA
Pope Day 2: Papal visit to UK - Day Two
Protesters greet the pontiff as he arrives by car Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA
Pope Day 2: Gaydar protesters prepare for Pope Benedict XVI's arrival
Gaydar protesters prepare for Pope Benedict XVI's arrival Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters
Pope Day 2: Pope Benedict XVI greets school children
Pope Benedict greets the crowds Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Pope Day 2: Pope Benedict XVI arrives for a celebration of Catholic education
Pope Benedict mingles with the crowd, who were there for a celebration of Catholic education at St Mary's University College Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA
Pope Day 2: Pope Benedict XVI arrives to attend a service of prayer
The pope arrives to attend a service of prayer at St Mary's University College chapel Photograph: Toby Melville/REUTERS
Pope Day 2: Pope Benedict XVI attends a Service of Prayer
The pope clasps his hands during a service of prayer in the chapel Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
Pope 3: Pope Benedict XVI  meets Manchester City junior soccer players
The pope meets Manchester City junior soccer players during a prayer service Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI presides over a Celebration of Catholic Education at St Mary's University College, in London Photograph: Ben Stansall/Rota
Pope 3: A school girl holds a decorated crucifix and a Papal flag
A girl holds a decorated crucifix and a papal flag as she watches Pope Benedict XVI at The Big Assembly Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Pope Day 2 Twick: Pope Benedict XVI smiles during a tour in Twickenham
The pope visited about 4,000 school pupils and young people at St Mary's University College, Twickenham, and told them that "money is not enough to make us happy" Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images
Pope Day 2: There is no God demonstrater as Pope arrives
A demonstrator outside the event in Twickenham Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI at St Mary's University College in Twickenham Photograph: Susannah Ireland/Rota
Pope 3: A child  holds crucifix during Pope Benedict XVI visit
A child holds a crucifix during the pope's talk Photograph: Gregorio Borgia/AP
Pope 3: A nun waits on Lambeth Bridge, where Pope Benedict
A nun waits on Lambeth Bridge over which Pope Benedict was to drive after meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images
Pope 4: A British police officer stands guard
A British police officer stands guard as the pontiff is driven past in his popemobile Photograph: Peter Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images
Pope 3: Pilgrim waits for a glimpse of the Pope near the Houses of Parliament
A devoted pilgrim waits for a glimpse of the pope near the Houses of Parliament Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Pope 3: Police surveillance teams monitor the area around
Police surveillance teams monitor the area around Lambeth Palace Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images
Pope 3: Pope Benedict XVI arrives for a meeting of religious
In a speech, the pope warned against rejecting religion in favour of a purely scientific outlook Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, awaits the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at Lambeth Palace Photograph: Chris Ison/PA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI is welcomed to Lambeth Palace by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams Photograph: Ki Price/Rota
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, as he arrives at Lambeth Palace, London Photograph: Chris Ison/PA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Members of the Richmond Coalition against the State Visit protest against the pope's visit outside Lambeth Palace Photograph: Jonathan Brady/EPA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI raises his arms as he arrives at Lambeth Palace on a visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams Photograph: Matt Dunham/Rota
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI addresses a meeting of Anglican and Roman Catholic Diocesan bishops of England, Scotland and Wales, flanked by the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams at Lambeth Palace Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Lambeth Palace in the popemobile Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/PA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI crosses Lambeth Bridge on his way to the Houses of Parliament after meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI makes his way from the Houses of Parliament to Westminster Abbey for a Celebration of Evening Prayer Photograph: Gareth Fuller /EPA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
People protest against the visit of Pope Benedict XVI while holding banners outside Westminster Abbey Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, (L), and Pope Benedict XVI embrace during a Celebration of Evening Prayer in Westminster Abbey Photograph: Richard Pohle/Rota
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Papal visit to UK - Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI prays with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, at the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey Photograph: Lewis Whyld/PA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI sings a hymn with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, during a Celebration of Evening Prayer at Westminster Abbey Photograph: John Stillwell/PA
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Britain's Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (R) and Pope Benedict XVI walk after mass at Westminster Abbey Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters
Pope's UK Visit Day Two: Pope's UK Visit Day Two
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Westminster Abbey Photograph: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters
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