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  • Members of the Royal Family join the celebrations for the new Pope

    Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend the inauguration of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The dialogue between faith and reason

    The British Ambassador to the Holy See chairs "Religion and Secularism in a Global Age" conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 30th Anniversary competition: Winners awarded

    Essay competition on aspects of UK-Holy See relations marks 30th anniversary of the upgrade of the diplomatic relations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

    Statement from Prime Minister David Cameron following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Her Majesty The Queen sends message to the Venerable English College

    A message from The Queen was delivered by His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to the Venerable English College in Rome on College’s 650th anniversary

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pope Benedict sends message of support to London Olympic Games

    His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI reflects on promoting peace and reconciliation through the Olympic Games

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 1982 and the wider UK-Holy See relationship

    Colloquium celebrates 30 years of full diplomatic relations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Ministerial Delegation to the Holy See

    Text of joint statement following the visit of British Ministerial Delegation to the Holy See, 15 February 2012

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reflecting on Pope Benedict XVI's message a year on from UK visit

    Prime Minister David Cameron sends message to mark first anniversary of the Papal visit to the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See

    Mr Nigel Marcus Baker OBE MVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Papal visit livestream

    The first official Papal visit to the UK took place from 16-19 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Papal visit concludes in Birmingham

    Pope Benedict XVI has left the UK after a historic four-day visit to England and Scotland. Prime Minister David Cameron attended the departure ceremony to bid farewell to the Pope.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Papal visit continues in London

    Pope Benedict XVI has met Prime Minister David Cameron and other senior politicians on the third day of his official visit to the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Papal visit moves to London

    Pope Benedict XVI has led a celebration of Catholic Education in Twickenham on the second day of his official visit to the UK. He will address civil society in Westminster Hall this evening.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pope delivers civil society address

    On day two of his historic visit to the UK, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to an audience of dignitaries at Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint Communiqué following the working dinner between HM Government and the Papal Delegation

    Her Majesty's Government and the Holy See delegation discussed a number of areas of shared interest.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pope Benedict XVI arrives in UK for first official Papal visit

    The Pope is visiting Britain from 16 to 19 September as Head of State and the leader of a major denomination.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen welcomes Pope to UK

    Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, as he arrived in Britain for his historic visit from 16-19 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister offers a "very warm welcome" to Pope Benedict XVI

    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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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Papal visit will strengthen ties between UK and Holy See

    Lord Patten and Archbishop Vincent Nichols held a press conference for UK media ahead of the Papal visit, which takes place from 16 to 19 September.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government