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Her Majesty The Queen sent a message to His Holiness Pope Francis to mark the occasion of his Inauguration as Pontiff
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Faith and Communities Minister Baroness Warsi is in Rome today (19 March 2013), representing the UK government at the inauguration of Pope Francis.
The King has approved the following re-appointment.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Queen has approved the following appointment.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The British Embassy to the Holy See supports the Holy See's effort to reach net zero emissions.
His Majesty The King, the Prime Minister, and UK government ministers shared their condolences following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Faith leaders and leading scientists joined at the Vatican to raise ambition ahead of COP26.
Alok Sharma highlights four COP26 goals on visit to Vatican City
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend the inauguration of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica
It is with great regret that we learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
The Queen has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Dr Jonathan Frost for election as Bishop of Portsmouth.
The 28th Pontignano Conference, the most important event on the Anglo-Italian agenda, organised by the British Embassy in Italy and the British Council, in collaboration with the University of Siena and St. Antony's College of Oxford, will be held in...
Mr Chris Trott presented his Letters of Credence to Pope Francis on 4 September 2021
The Rt Hon Peter Riddell CBE will remain in post as Commissioner for Public Appointments until 30 September 2021
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.
COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will arrive at the Vatican City tomorrow to meet with Church figures to discuss the importance of faith leadership in tackling climate change
The British Ambassador to the Holy See marks the 5th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s official visit to the UK
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Prime Minister spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
Baroness Warsi was at the Vatican to watch Pope Francis become head of the Catholic Church.
Prime Minister David Cameron has offered Pope Benedict XVI a "very warm welcome" to Britain ahead of his "incredibly important and historic visit".
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