The news stories of a papal visit to Great Britain splashed round the websites of the daily newspapers in Britain, and other news services, Yesterday. It will be a great blessing to our country and I am sure that the presence of the Holy Father and his wise words will bring about an increase of faith, and a deepening of the spiritual and liturgical life of the Church.Archbishop Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, said:
‘We are encouraged and pleased at the news which has emerged about the possible official visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the UK next year.
‘We are glad the Holy Father is giving such consideration to the invitations he has received from Her Majesty’s Government, which accord closely to the wishes and requests also expressed by the Bishops of England & Wales.
‘The prospect of a visit by Pope Benedict fills us with joy.’
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