Pope Benedict XVI lies in state - in pictures

  • The body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images
    The body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Getty Images
  • Nuns arrive at dawn to view the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as it lies in state. AP
    Nuns arrive at dawn to view the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as it lies in state. AP
  • Mourners queue in St Peter's Square. Reuters
    Mourners queue in St Peter's Square. Reuters
  • Mourners enter St Peter's Basilica. AP
    Mourners enter St Peter's Basilica. AP
  • The queue in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. AP
    The queue in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. AP
  • The faithful leave St Peter's Basilica after paying their respects to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. EPA
    The faithful leave St Peter's Basilica after paying their respects to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. EPA
  • Mourners at St Peter's Basilica. Getty Images
    Mourners at St Peter's Basilica. Getty Images
  • St Peter's Square at the Vatican before visitors arrive to pay homage to the late pope. AP
    St Peter's Square at the Vatican before visitors arrive to pay homage to the late pope. AP