Monday, April 26, 2010

Pope's Visit to Britain Will Go Ahead Despite Offensive Memo, Says Vatican

THE TELEGRAPH: The Pope's visit to Britain will not be affected by the disclosure of a Foreign Office document mocking the Catholic Church, the Vatican said.



Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi has noted a Foreign Office apology and said the paper will have ''absolutely'' no impact on the Pope's visit in September, an official confirmed. >>> | Monday, April 26, 2010

THE TELEGRAPH: Pope memo sent by 23-year-old Oxford graduate: A “puerile” Foreign Office memo which has thrown the Pope’s state visit to Britain into doubt was circulated by a 23-year-old Oxford graduate who once included “drinking a lot” among his hobbies. >>> Gordon Rayner and Nick Pisa in Rome | Monday, April 26, 2010

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THE TELEGRAPH: Pope 'Could Cancel UK Visit' Over 'Offensive' Foreign Office Memo >>> Gordon Rayner and Nick Pisa in Rome | Sunday, April 25, 2010