Pope Francis and former pope Benedict XVI meet in Castel Gandolfo - in pictures

The faithful wait in front the Apostolic Palace Photograph: Franco Origlia/Getty Images

The helicopter carrying Pope Francis flies on its way to Castel Gandolfo to visit pope emeritus Benedict XVI Photograph: Andrew Medichini/AP

Nuns gather at the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The helicopter carrying Francis arrives at Castel Gandolfo Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters

The faithful gather in Liberty Square in to await Francis's arrival Photograph: Alessandro Di Meo/EPA

Francis and Benedict embrace on the helipad Photograph: AP

The two popes pray together Photograph: Osservatore Romano/Reuters

Francis and Benedict pray side-by-side Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

The two popes examine a painting Photograph: Osservatore Romano/EPA

Francis and Benedict hold a private meeting at the library of the papal summer residence Photograph: L'Osservatore Romano/Getty Images