Apostolic Journey to the United Kingdom (16-19 September 2010)

Apostolic Journey to the United Kingdom

Pope Benedict XVI

The Holy Father pays an Apostolic Visit to the United Kingdom, 16-19 September 2010, which begins with a reception by Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family, at Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Scotland, and culminates in the Mass for the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Birmingham, England.

In-Flight Press Conference (16 September 2010)

Meeting with state authorities in the grounds of the Palace of Holyroodhouse (Edinburgh, Scotland, 16 September 2010)

Mass celebrated in Bellahouston Park (Glasgow, Scotland, 16 September 2010)

Encounter with Catholic Educators (Chapel of St Mary’s University College in Twickenham, 17 September 2010)

Encounter with Catholic Students (Sports Arena of St Mary’s University College in Twickenham, 17 September 2010)

Meeting with Religious Leaders(Waldegrave Drawing Room of St. Mary’s University College, Twickenham, Richmond, London, 17 September 2010)

Courtesy Visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury (Lambeth Palace, Richmond, London, 17 September 2010)

Meeting with representatives of civil society, academic, cultural and entrepreneurial world, diplomatic corps and religious leaders(Westminster Hall, City of Westminster, 17 September 2010)

Ecumenical Celebration at Westminster Abbey (City of Westminster, 17 September 2010)

Mass in the Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ (City of Westminster, 18 September 2010)

Visit to St Peter's Residence for the Elderly (Lambeth, London, 18 September 2010)

Prayer Vigil on the Eve of the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman(Hyde Park, City of Westminster, 18 September 2010)

Beatification Mass for Cardinal John Henry Newman(Cofton Park of Rednal, Birmingham, 19 September 2010)

Recitation of the Angelus Domini (Birmingham, 19 September 2010)

Meeting with the Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland(Chapel of the Francis Martin House, Oscott College, Birmingham, 19 September 2010)

Farewell Ceremony (International Airport of Birmingham, 19 September 2010)

Telegram to Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (19 September 2010)