Pope Benedict XVI holds up the ostensory as he celebrates a New Year's Eve vespers service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI marked the final hours of 2010 on Friday with public prayer and a word of concern for families struggling with economic troubles. Benedict gave thanks for God's grace and love throughout the year as he presided over a traditional New Year's Eve vespers service in St. Peter's Basilica. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Read the article: Pope remembers less fortunate at end of 2010
