Latest news on Pope Benedict's UK visit 2010

Holy Father's Visit Has Given Us Fresh Courage

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:55:17 GMT

"The four days of the Papal Visit brought the Catholic Church in England and Wales to a different and new place, emphasising and enhancing the opportunity we have to live and proclaim our faith in public," said Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham during his homily at a special Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin (8 December).

Papal Visit DVD Released

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:28:45 GMT

Celebrating Pope Benedict XVI’s historic first State Visit to the UK, the DVD tells the story of the four extraordinary days in September offering not just event highlights, but the Holy Father’s profound words and the true significance of all the components of the Visit.

A Call to Freedom

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:23:36 GMT

The UK media has repeatedly stated that Pope Benedict’s visit to Spain has touched on familiar themes. Yet, as usual, it has been left to the Catholic press to identify the central point of his message: freedom. Whilst the secular reports quote the Pope as calling Europe to return to its Christian roots, they frequently omit the reason for such a challenge: freedom.

Thanks from Cardinal O'Brien and Archbishop Conti

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:13:12 GMT

The President and Vice President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland Cardinal Keith O'Brien and Archbishop Mario Conti have issued a message of thanks to all those who made the visit of Pope Benedict XVI "such a happy and memorable day".

Pope Benedict gives thanks for ‘fruitful’ visit to UK

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:57:23 GMT

Pope Benedict describes his visit to the United Kingdom last month as "fruitful" and "such a success" saying that the visit afforded "unprecedented opportunities…to build new relationships and to strengthen existing ones, including with representatives of other religions."

Archbishop Nichols Launches Official Papal Visit Book

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:14:15 GMT

The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster formally launched the Official Record of the State Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Great Britain at a special Mass in Westminster Cathedral on the Feast Day of Blessed John Henry Newman, 9 October.

Papal Visit "something beyond words"

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:20:54 GMT

Archbishop Vincent Nichols has praised Pope Benedict's visit to the UK as "something beyond words". In a special video reflection, the Archbishop of Westminster spoke enthusiastically about the four days of joy and happiness and highlighted some of the Holy Father's key messages.

Press Release Following the Holy Father's Meeting with Victims of Clerical Sexual Abuse

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:08:26 GMT

On Saturday 18 September 2010, in the Apostolic Nunciature in London, the Holy Father met a group of persons who had been sexually abused by members of the clergy.

Joint Communiqué: HM Government and the Papal Delegation

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:37:20 GMT

Her Majesty's Government and the Holy See delegation discussed a number of areas of shared interest. Foreign Secretary William Hague hosted a dinner on 17 September for the Holy See delegation accompanying Pope Benedict XVI on his official visit to the UK, headed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, H.E. Cardinal Bertone. Those present included a number of senior British Government Ministers and senior officials from the Holy See. The discussion covered a range of areas of shared interest between the UK Government and the Holy See.

Our Lady of the Taper begins pilgrimage to the Pope

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:31:49 GMT

A special evening of prayer is underway at Clifton Cathedral on the eve of the Holy Father’s historic visit to the United Kingdom. The evening sees the local Catholic community in the west of England host the statue of Our Lady of the Taper on pilgrimage to the Holy Father in London.

PM offers “very warm welcome” to Pope Benedict XVI

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:11:49 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron has offered Pope Benedict XVI a “very warm welcome” to Britain ahead of his “incredibly important and historic visit”.

Watch Pope Benedict XVI in the UK live on your computer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:35:59 GMT

With just a week to go until Pope Benedict arrives in the UK, we have now launched a new section on the official Papal Visit website where you can watch the very latest broadcast footage as Pope Benedict travels our lands.

Pope Looking Forward to UK Visit

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:38:09 GMT

At this morning’s General Audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican (8th September 2010), Pope Benedict XVI made the following comments in relation to his forthcoming State visit to the United Kingdom.

New mosaic completed for Westminster Cathedral

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:59:35 GMT

A new mosaic of St David, by artist Ifor Davies, has been completed at Westminster Cathedral. The mosaic will be blessed by Pope Benedict XVI when he celebrates Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 18 September 2010.

Popemobile Routes through Edinburgh and London

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:49:29 GMT

At certain times during his visit to the UK the Holy Father will be travelling in the popemobile, details of the journeys can be found on this page.

Images of the Beatification Altar

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:29:57 GMT

With a little over two weeks to go until the Holy Father, Pope Benedict, touches down in the UK, three images of the altar for the beatification of Cardinal Newman in Cofton Park have been released.

Bishops' Faith Stories from the Heart

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:24:58 GMT

Ahead of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom, nine Catholic bishops have recorded personal stories about their relationship with God to help people understand the theme of the Papal Visit.

Susan Boyle "honoured" to be singing for the Pope

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:15:10 GMT

World famous Scottish singer Susan Boyle has described the opportunity to sing for Pope Benedict XVI as "her greatest dream come true".

Weekly audio update: FCO press conference 31 August 2010

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:18:51 GMT

Welcome to our weekly update on Pope Benedict's visit to the UK. In a change to the normal format, this week Lord Patten and Archbishop Vincent Nichols speak at a press conference held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 31 August.

One Million Pocket Papal Liturgies for Parishes

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:33:32 GMT

A million copies of the ‘Magnificat – Liturgies and Events of the Papal Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom’ are due to be distributed to parishes across England, Scotland and Wales.