GREETING THE POPE U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta spoke briefly with Pope Benedict XVI during his weekly general audience at the Vatican in Vatican City, Jan. 16, 2013. The pontiff thanked Panetta for helping to protect the world. Panetta is on a six-day trip to Europe to visit defense counterparts and troops. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 124564-Y-NAI84-309.jpg Photo Gallery