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Saturday, 9 June 2007, 18:08 GMT 19:08 UK

In pictures: Bush in Rome

US President George W Bush (l) and Pope Benedict XVI

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US President George W Bush was in Italy for a 36-hour visit to the capital, including a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican.

US President George W Bush (l) and Pope Benedict XVI

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The two leaders exchanged gifts. Mr Bush said that he had been "awed" by his meeting with the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

US President George W Bush (l) and Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (r)

US President George W Bush (l) and Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (r)

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After talks with Italy's Prime Minister Romano Prodi, he said relations between the countries were "solid".

Policemen line the streets in central Rome

Policemen line the streets in central Rome

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There was a strong police presence across the Italian capital. Some 10,000 officers were deployed in Rome to police anti-Bush demonstrators.

Anti-war demonstration in Rome, Italy

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Two separate protests snaked across the city during Mr Bush's visit. Many came from beyond Rome to take part.

A semi-clad female protester stands near a group of policemen in Rome, Italy

A semi-clad female protester stands near a group of policemen in Rome, Italy

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Although protests were mostly peaceful, police later fired tear gas into a crowd after bottles were thrown.

US President George W Bush meets Italian President Giorgio Napolitano

US President George W Bush meets Italian President Giorgio Napolitano

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Mr Bush also met Italian President Giorgio Napolitano at his official residence in the Quirinale Palace.

George Bush's motorcade travels through Rome

George Bush's motorcade travels through Rome

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The US leader apologised for the disruption his motorcade had caused to the already chaotic traffic of the city.

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