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The paperwork for the trip
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View of Montecitorio Palace from the hotel
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8:45 AM - President Buzek on the phone, shortly before the meeting with Ambassador Hanna Suchocka
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Hanna Suchocka, former prime minister of Poland and Polish ambassador to the Holy See
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Breakfast time for President Buzek
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View from the roof of the hotel
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10 AM - Preparation time. Head of Cabinet Inga Rosinska in foreground.
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Buzek being debriefed by Policy Advisor Fearghas O'Beara
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Buzek getting ready for his audience with HH Pope Benedict XVI
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Getting ready to drive to the vatican - the Montecitorio obelisk is reflected on the bonnet of the car.
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10:20 AM - Buzek's entourage being escorted to the Vatican
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Papal Swiss Guards standing guard outside of the Vatican
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President Buzek being escorted to his meeting with HH Pope Benedict XVI
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The papal seal
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A photographer at the Vatican
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11 AM - President Buzek discussing the situation in North Africa and the Middle East with HH Pope Benedict XVI
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A coffered ceiling at the Vatican
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President Buzek presenting his delegation to HH Pope Benedict XVI
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President Buzek and his entourage together with HH Pope Benedict XVI
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Buzek and HH Pope Benedict XVI share a lighter moment
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Buzek and HH Pope Benedict XVI at the end of the private audience
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The Papal Swiss Guard in 'III Loggia'
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Stained glass windows in the Vatican
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11:30 AM - Walking to the meeting with Cardinal Bertone
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Buzek and Cardinal Bertone shaking hands
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A memento of Buzek's visit to the Vatican
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An usher surveying President Buzek's departure
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The papal flag
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12:15 AM - Cortile San Damaso
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The EP President leaving the Vatican
