This black - and - white photo captures a formal meeting scene in Vatican where the Pope meets with multiple visitors in an elegantly decorated indoor space. In the center of the picture is the Pope dressed in white papal attire, surrounded by men and women in formal wear, some sitting and some standing, with solemn expressions. In the background, classical bookshelves, a large religious mural, and potted plants can be seen, and the floor is covered with carpets. The overall atmosphere is solemn, showing the solemn occasion of communication between the religious leader and outsiders, reflecting the diplomatic or meeting scene of Vatican as a religious center.