Concluding his historic visit to the UK at Birmingham International Airport, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Cardinal John Henry Newman's beatification and heralded a man who "still has much to teach us about Christian living and witness amid the

Prime Minister Cameron thanks Pope Benedict XVI for visiting the UK

Sep 18th, 2020 7m 5s

Then-Prime Minister David Cameron thanks Pope Benedict XVI for making an historic State Visit to Britain."You have spoken to a nation of six million Catholics but you have been heard by a nation of more than 60 million citizens and by many mil

Benedict XVI speaks to the Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland

Sep 18th, 2020 10m 2s

Addressing the bishops of England, Wales and Scotland in the Seminary Chapel of St Mary's College, Oscott, Pope Benedict XVI warmly thanked them for their hospitality over the four days of his visit. He concluded by imparting his Apostolic Bl

Archbishop Nichols addresses Pope Benedict XVI at Oscott College

Sep 18th, 2020 6m 48s

Having made Cardinal John Henry Newman a "Blessed" that very morning in Cofton Park, Benedict XVI met with the Bishops of England, Scotland and Wales in the Seminary Chapel of St Mary's College, Oscott. St Mary's, often called Oscott College, i

Pope Benedict XVI declares John Henry Newman "Blessed"

Sep 18th, 2020 14m 28s

The Archbishop of Birmingham, the Most Reverend Bernard Longley, makes the humble request that Pope Benedict XVI beatifies Cardinal John Henry Newman to make him a 'Blessed'."It is right and fitting that we should recognise the holiness of a c

Pope Benedict addresses 80,000 pilgrims at a vigil in Hyde Park

Sep 17th, 2020 13m 48s

Pope Benedict XVI led a moving vigil of prayer and Benediction in London's Hyde Park with over 80,000 pilgrims in attendance.The media at the time described it as "Glastonbury with God"."Without the life of prayer, without the interior transf

Pope Benedict addresses the elderly at St Peter's Residence in Vauxhall

Sep 17th, 2020 4m 42s

As an 83-year-old man at the time of his visit to the UK in 2010, Pope Benedict XVI clearly felt a particular affinity with the residents of St Peter's in Vauxhall. He visited the residential home ahead of an evening vigil in London's Hyde Park

Pope Benedict XVI greets the people of Wales

Sep 17th, 2020 2m 35s

Despite not physically visiting the wonderful country of Wales as his predecessor John Paul II had in 1982, the country and her people were clearly close to Benedict XVI's heart."Through the ages the Welsh people have been distinguished for

Bishop Regan greets Benedict XVI on behalf of the people of Wales

Sep 17th, 2020 3m 56s

Bishop Edwin Regan, then Bishop of Wrexham and a fluent Welsh speaker, welcomed Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of the faithful of Wales. He spoke in both his mother tongue and in English."On behalf of the Catholics of Wales, and of Wales itself

Benedict XVI greets the youth of England, Wales and Scotland

Sep 17th, 2020 6m 40s

In his message to 2,500 young people gathered in piazza in front of Westminster Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the young Catholics of England, Wales and Scotland to consider their definite purpose."I ask each of you first and foremost

Brentwood's Paschal Uche represents young people and greets Pope Benedict XVI

Sep 17th, 2020 2m 50s

The young east Londoner who represented young people at a gathering in the piazza outside Westminster Cathedral in 2010 is a priest today. In his address, the now 'Father' Paschal Uche welcomed Pope Benedict XVI and thanked him for visiting the

Pope Benedict's homily in Westminster Cathedral

Sep 17th, 2020 13m 29s

Benedict XVI's homily in Westminster Cathedral centres on the sacrifice of the Cross - the outpouring of Christ’s blood that is the source of the Church’s life.Pope Benedict XVI also speaks of the need to share God's Word:"One of the greatest

Benedict XVI in Westminster Hall, Parliament

Sep 16th, 2020 24m 27s

Pope Benedict XVI addressed Members of both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall on Friday 17 September as part of his official State visit. The then-Speaker John Bercow welcomed Pope Benedict to the Palace of Westminster. In his address to

Benedict XVI addresses the Archbishop of Canterbury

Sep 16th, 2020 5m 54s

Pope Benedict XVI responded to then Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams' address at Lambeth Palace. He greeted the gathered Anglican Bishops from around the UK as well as his brother Bishops from the Catholic Dioceses of England, Wales

Archbishop of Canterbury addresses Pope Benedict at Lambeth Palace

Sep 16th, 2020 6m 53s

Mid afternoon on the second day of his historic state visit to the UK, Pope Benedict XVI makes a fraternal visit to the then Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams at Lambeth Palace.Here, Dr Williams greets Benedict XVI at his official L

Benedict XVI addresses representatives of other religions

Sep 16th, 2020 9m 33s

Pope Benedict XVI addressed representatives of Britain's religions gathered in the Waldegrave Drawing Room at St Mary's University College, Twickenham. Having listened to addresses by the Chief Rabbi and Dr Khaled Assam a representative of the

Dr Khaled Assam addresses Pope Benedict on behalf of the Muslim community

Sep 16th, 2020 5m 44s

Pope Benedict joined the leaders of other religions in the Waldegrave Drawing Room. After a speech by the Chief Rabbi, Dr Khaled Assam addressed Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of the Muslim community.Recorded on Friday, 17 September 2010.

Chief Rabbi addresses Pope Benedict XVI

Sep 16th, 2020 5m 8s

Staying at St Mary's University, Twickenham, Pope Benedict joined the leaders of other religions in the Waldegrave Drawing Room. Here the Chief Rabbi at the time, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks addressed Benedict XVI on behalf of the Jewish communit

Pope Benedict and Archbishop of Canterbury speak at an Evensong service in Westminster Abbey

Sep 16th, 2020 15m 10s

After a service of Evening Prayer, Pope Benedict XVI addressed Dr Rowan Williams and those present in Westminster Abbey."Our commitment to Christian unity is born of nothing less than our faith in Christ, in this Christ, risen from the dead an

Pope Benedict XVI speaks to school pupils at the Big Assembly

Sep 16th, 2020 8m 58s

Pope Benedict visited St Mary's University, Twickenham to celebrate The Big Assembly and to meet with teachers, pupils and educational leaders.When speaking to the young people gathered, he urged them not to be limited:"When I invite you to b

Pope Benedict XVI's homily at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

Sep 16th, 2020 12m 49s

Having traveled through Edinburgh in the Popemobile with thousands of passionate Scots lining the streets, Pope Benedict XVI headed for Glasgow to celebrate Mass with a crowd of over 70,000 in the city’s Bellahouston Park – a place where his

Pope Benedict XVI responds to HM The Queen's welcome

Sep 16th, 2020 7m 42s

Pope Benedict XVI starts his State visit to the UK in Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where he is welcomed to the UK by Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Here's Pope Benedict XVI's response to the Queen's welcome.Recorded on Thursday,

The Queen welcomes Pope Benedict to the UK

Sep 16th, 2020 3m 59s

Pope Benedict XVI starts his State visit to the UK in Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where he is welcomed to the UK by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Recorded on Thursday, 16 September 2010.

Introducing 'Benedict XVI in the UK: The Speeches'

Sep 10th, 2020 4m 9s

From 16 - 19 September 2020, to mark the tenth anniversary of the Papal Visit, we’re re-releasing all the speeches, addresses and homilies given by Pope Benedict XVI as he came to these shores, primarily, to beatify the nineteenth century theol

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