Pope Benedict XVI (C) leaves the Monastery of El Escorial, on August 19, 2011 in San Lorenzo del Escorial. Hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims gave Pope Benedict XVI a rapturous reception as he presided over a lavish ceremony during Catholic festivities in a sweltering Madrid. The adoring welcome was in sharp contrast to scenes nearby, where baton-wielding anti-riot police dispersed about 150 anti-pope protesters who had gathered in a square. AFP PHOTO / VINCENZO PINTO