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Churches Embrace Pope Benedict XVI's Visit To England
by Joseph Ernest September 13, 2010
Newscast Media --Across Great Britain, churches are waiting in eager anticipation for the Pope's four-day visit which begins on Thursday in Edinburgh, where he will meet Scottish Catholic leaders before traveling to Glasgow to hold an open air mass in Bellahouston Park in the evening.
Churches including the Methodist Church, United Reform Church, Church of God of Prophecy, Church of England, Salvation Army, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and many more have opened their arms and spoken of their hope for a renewed common witness, following the Pope's visit to the UK this week.
In a joint statement, the Presidents of Churches Together in England, Archbishops Rowan Williams and Vincent Nichols, and Salvation Army Commissioner Betty Matear said, "As the Presidents of Churches Together in England, we welcome Pope Benedict XVI to the United Kingdom.
"We rejoice in knowing that many Christians have prayed for him in preparation for his visit, and welcome his ministry amongst us.
"We look forward to joining Pope Benedict in Westminster Abbey for the celebration of Evening Prayer, which will be a significant stage in his pilgrimage.
"We pray that through our celebration of Christian faith the Church, led by the kindly light of Christ, may be renewed in its witness to the unity and hope which is Christ’s will for all people."
This will be the first visit to Britain by a pontiff since John Paul II in 1989. During his stay, Pope Benedict will also meet the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Add Comments>>
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