Pope Benedict's State Visit to England and Scotland

In just over one week, Pope Benedict XVI will make an historic state visit to England and Scotland. It will be only the second time a Bishop of Rome has set foot in Great Britain, and the first official state visit for a Pope.

As a Catholic blog dedicated to the cultural and spiritual unity of the English-speaking peoples, advanced by Sir Winston Churchill, we will be covering every moment of the Papal voyage from September 16 to 19, and the beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman at its conclusion.

The Holy Father has chosen as the theme for his visit the motto of Cardinal Newman: Cor ad Cor Loquitur - Heart Speaks unto Heart. We hope you will join us in praying that many hearts will be touched and converted during the momentous days ahead.

God of truth and love,
your Son, Jesus Christ, stands as the light
to all who seek you with a sincere heart.
As we strive with your grace
to be faithful in word and deed,
may we reflect the kindly light of Christ
and offer a witness of hope and peace to all.
We pray for Pope Benedict
and look forward with joy
to his forthcoming visit to England and Scotland.
May he be a witness to the unity and hope
which is your will for all people.
We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Our Lady, Mother of the Church — pray for us.
St Andrew — pray for us.
St George — pray for us.
St David — pray for us.