In pictures: Italy mourns and protests

1 of 10 Italy is in mourning for intelligence officer Nicola Calipari, whose body arrived in Rome on Saturday.

2 of 10 Mr Calipari was hit by US gunfire as he shielded journalist Giuliana Sgrena after her release from Iraqi kidnappers.

3 of 10 The Italian president comforted a disconsolate Mrs Calipari at the airport.

4 of 10 Mr Calipari's sacrifice has stunned Italy - and renewed debate about Italian troops in Iraq.

5 of 10 Atalanta and AC Milan's football teams observed a minute of silence.

6 of 10 Many waited to pay their respects at the Vittoriano monument where Mr Calipari's coffin is lying in state.

7 of 10 And long queues formed very quickly as Italians vent their grief.

8 of 10 The secret service agent has been given top honours - including a state funeral on Monday.

9 of 10 Many people have been outraged by what they see as a senseless killing by US soldiers.

10 of 10 On Saturday, demonstrations were held outside the US embassy in Rome.