In 1961 and 1980 she made official visits to meet John XXIII and John Paul II
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Edward Pentin
Edward Pentin is The Catholic Herald's Rome correspondent and will be blogging on issues relating to the Vatican and the UK
Tony Blair ‘could accompany the Pope for part of his trip’
Thursday, 9 September 2010
The former PM will meet the Holy Father to discuss interreligious dialogue
Who will be our next ambassador to the Holy See?
Friday, 30 July 2010
Ann Widdecombe’s decision not to go to Rome has opened the field to other candidates
Vatican announces ‘once in a lifetime’ display of Raphael works at the V&A
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Yesterday, for the first time since 1983, the Vatican hung the tapestries on the walls of the Sistine Chapel where they are thought to have originally been located
Vatican ready to welcome Ann Widdecombe as ambassador
Friday, 9 July 2010
But she might not be the only name on the table
The Pope won’t be flying with British Airways
Monday, 5 July 2010
The detail emerged as the Holy See formally announced the Pope’s state visit
The Pope’s address in Westminster Hall is one of his most important ever
His address to the Queen will be equally historic, but it’s the one at the Palace of Westminster which will have a lasting impact