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Rome, 20.02.15: After landing at the airport in Rome ...
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... Angela Merkel visited the Vatican Museums.
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An evening view of St. Peter's Square with St. Peter's Basilica
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Rome, 21.02.15: The Chancellor arrives at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis received the Chancellor.
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Private audience with the Pope. It was the third time the Chancellor had met the head of the Catholic Church.
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Later she met with Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
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The Pontifical Swiss Guard in the Apostolic Palace prepare for the Chancellor's departure.