Thu Nov 12, 9:58 AM ET

Croatia's President Stjepan Mesic (L) speaks with Pope Benedict XVI during their meeting at the Vatican November 12, 2009. REUTERS/Maurizio Brambatti/Pool (VATICAN POLITICS RELIGION)

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