Getting closer.

Then he was right in front of us!

After he passed us he drove down the stairs and back in to the Vatican. For more pictures of the Papal Audience, click HERE.

We hung around while we were still inside the security area for the Basilica to open. We wanted to see the tombs.

Waiting in line. Everything opened at 1.

Walking to the tombs.

The tomb of Pope John Paul I.

The tomb of Pope Benedict XV.

Almost everyone that went in to the tomb only wanted to see the tomb of Pope John Paul II. Once they opened the gate, people nearly ran straight to it and left.

We got a better view of St. Peter's tomb.

Pope Pius XI.

A close-up of the face.