Pope Benedict XVI in the U.K.

Exchange of Ideas
After the Pope and Queen exchanged gifts at Holyrood House, each made a speech to those gathered outside. The Queen said the visit was an opportunity to "deepen the relationship" between Catholicism and the Churches of England and Scotland. She also praised the Catholic Church's "special contribution" to helping the poorest and most vulnerable around the world. The Pope wanted to "extend the hand of friendship" to the entire U.K., not just its Catholic population, and paid tribute to the U.K. fighting the Nazis during World War II.

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