Rescuers worked through the night using gas cutting torches to reach victims in the blackened, twisted metal wreck.

“Interreligious dialogue should acquire a top priority on the ecumenical agenda,” His Holiness said during the gathering.

The request will be studied within 24 hours, to be further submitted to the Court chair to determine a date for its consideration.

At its peak, the moon will block roughly 94 percent of the sun's light, which should make for a spectacular skywatching event.

“In order to help the Europeans solve the European debt crisis, Japan is ready to extend its assistance," Naoko Saiki said.

Beckham is acting as a special ambassador for the games and was involved in promoting London's bid to host it.

They say they are offended by Lady Gaga's music, particularly her song "Judas," which they say mocks Jesus Christ.

The focus will not be limited to center-weighting or face-detection and will in theory choose the best mix of camera settings.