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Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, as he arrived in Britain for his historic visit from 16-19 September.
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Pope Benedict XVI has led a celebration of Catholic Education in Twickenham on the second day of his official visit to the UK. He will address civil society in Westminster Hall this evening.
On day two of his historic visit to the UK, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to an audience of dignitaries at Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster.
Pope Benedict XVI has met Prime Minister David Cameron and other senior politicians on the third day of his official visit to the UK.
Pope Benedict XVI has left the UK after a historic four-day visit to England and Scotland. Prime Minister David Cameron attended the departure ceremony to bid farewell to the Pope.
Prime Minister David Cameron sends message to mark first anniversary of the Papal visit to the UK.
Mr Nigel Marcus Baker OBE MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See.
Her Majesty's Government and the Holy See delegation discussed a number of areas of shared interest.
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Statement from Prime Minister David Cameron following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
A message from The Queen was delivered by His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to the Venerable English College in Rome on College’s 650th anniversary
Text of joint statement following the visit of British Ministerial Delegation to the Holy See, 15 February 2012
Colloquium celebrates 30 years of full diplomatic relations
The British Ambassador to the Holy See chairs "Religion and Secularism in a Global Age" conference
Her Majesty The Queen sent a message to His Holiness Pope Francis to mark the occasion of his Inauguration as Pontiff
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend the inauguration of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI reflects on promoting peace and reconciliation through the Olympic Games
Keep up to date with how the UK and the Holy See are working together by following Nigel Baker's blog
The British Ambassador to the Holy See Nigel Baker speaks about Baroness Thatcher’s legacy
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