Pope in UK: Have tartan, will travel

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Matthew Harrison

Pope Benedict XVI donned a specially designed Papal tartan over his shoulders as he traveled from Holyroodhouse Palace to the Archbishop of Edinburgh’s residence. His route was part of a St. Ninian Day parade; the feast of the 5th century Bishop is celebrated today in Scotland. The tartan itself has great symbolism. The white line […]

Pope in UK: Papal Visit to United Kingdom off to a good start

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Alicia Ambrosio

It’s a grey overcast day in London, nothing new there. Despite the fact that London is home to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II there is undeniably an air of anticipation in the city. Although the British media has been highlighting all the reasons the Holy Father should not be visiting the UK or why taxpayers […]

Pope in UK: Exclusion of God leads ultimately to “truncated vision of man and of society” – Pope Benedict XVI after meeting with Queen Elizabeth II

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Jenna Murphy

This morning at 5:30 am EST (10:30am local time), Pope Benedict XVI landed in Edinburgh, Scotland. This journey is history in the making; it is the first ever state-visit to the UK by a Pope. Shortly after the Holy Father’s arrival, we spoke to CNS’ Rome bureau chief, John Thavis who was aboard the flight […]