Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, left, presents a gift to Pope Francis during an official reception at the Presidential Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Pope Francis presents a gift to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed during an official reception at the Presidential Palace. Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
A gift of the title-deed to the first church in the UAE was presented to Pope Francis from Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, left, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meet with Pope Francis during an official reception at the Presidential Palace. Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Pope Francis signs a guest book during an official reception at the Presidential Palace. Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Pope Francis is welcomed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. AFP / Giuseppe Cacace
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Pope Francis and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid stand for a national anthem during a reception at the Presidential Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
An honour guard salutes the pontiff in the courtyard of the palace. Reuters
Pope Francis, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at the welcoming ceremony. Reuters
Pope Francis, with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, meets other members of the UAE leadership. Reuters
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid at the reception for Pope Francis at the Presidential Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Stunt jets perform a stunning display over the Presidential Palace. AFP
Members of the Vatican delegation stand for a national anthem. Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
From right: Major General Essa Saif Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, Chairman of Department of Economic Development, and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member; Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Health Department and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member; Hamad Mohamed Al Hurr Al Suwaidi; Mubarak Rashid Al Mansouri, Governor of the UAE Central Bank; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member; Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member; and Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, stand for a national anthem. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Pope Francis walks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Reuters
The pontiff arrives in a Kia Soul - he is commonly seen in modest, inexpensive transports. Reuters
Jets spray the skies in the Vatican colours of yellow and white over the Corniche. Reuters
Members of the honour guard band perform at the arrival ceremony. Reuters
The Presidential Palace is one of the largest buildings in the city. AFP
An Emirati honour guard outside the Presidential Palace in the capital Abu Dhabi. AFP
The flags of the Vatican and the UAE are displayed inside the palace. AFP
Members of the UAE Armed participate during a reception for Pope Francis at the Presidential Palace. Eissa Al Hammadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
