Pope Benedict in Israel & The Holy Land

Pope Benedict XVI (L) receives a wreath of a new hybrid strain of wheat named "Benedictus XVI" in honour of his trip from Israeli President Shimon Peres as they arrive for the official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Residence May 11, 2009. Source: Getty Images

Pope Benedict XVI plants an olive tree with Israel's President Shimon Peres (L) at the President's residence in Jerusalem May 11, 2009. Source: Reuters

Pope Benedict XVI leaves after a ceremony at the residence of Israel's President Shimon Peres, not pictured, in Jerusalem on May 11, 2009. Source: Reuters