Pope Benedict XVI greeted Jake, a black Springador, before he left for Birmingham International Airport yesterday
Topic: Papal Visit 2010
Pope ends trip to UK: ‘Thank you for the warmth of your welcome’
Pope Benedict XVI leaves Britain after a farewell ceremony at Birmingham International Airport
The Pope has routed his enemies and brought joy to the faithful
The last four days began in anxiety, but ended in euphoria
Cameron tells Pope: ‘you have made Britain sit up and think’
In a powerful farewell speech, David Cameron says faith ‘has always been part of the fabric of our country’
Papal Visit 2010: Pope’s farewell message to Prime Minister – full text
Delivered at Birmingham International Airport on Sunday, 19 September 2010
Church is enjoying a ‘Benedict bounce’, cardinal tells Pope
Cardinal Keith O’Brien: ‘You have reassured us that Christianity is alive and well in our countries’
Papal Visit 2010: Pope’s address to the bishops – full text
Delivered at Oscott College, Birmingham on Sunday, 19 September 2010
Pope beatifies Cardinal John Henry Newman
In the presence of thousands, Benedict XVI beatified Newman at Cofton Park in Birmingham in one of the last ceremonies of his trip







The Holy Father should put his feet up and have a glass of whisky
The last few days have been stupendous. Here are some of my immediate impressions