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