“A very warm welcome” to Benedict XVI, the first state visit of a Pope to UK

Wednesday, September 15th 2010 - 00:21 UTC

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Prime Minister David Cameron offered Tuesday “a very warm welcome” to Pope Benedict XVI ahead of his visit to Britain. The first state visit by a Pope to Britain, starting on Thursday, will take in trips to Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Birmingham, and includes a meeting with PM Cameron on Saturday. Read full article

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Idlehands
The majority in the UK don't want him here and have no interest in listening to his bigotry.
Sep 15th, 2010 - 05:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Ale
German Cardinal Walter Kasper was quoted in an interview with Focus magazine: 'When you arrive at Heathrow you think at times that you've landed in a Third World country'
ooopppsss!!!
Sep 16th, 2010 - 01:46 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Idlehands
....and apparently it was an observation relating to the number of non white people rather than a comment on poverty.

Viewing what they are saying and doing comes across as creepy and laughable to those not part of the church.
Sep 16th, 2010 - 07:10 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Harrier
A little quote from the Pope:
“ the Pope spoke of the UK's important place in history, saying: ”Your forefathers' respect for truth and justice, for mercy and charity, come to you from a faith that remains a mighty force for good in your kingdom, to the great benefit of Christians and non-Christians alike.”
Sep 16th, 2010 - 06:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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