ST PAULS is delighted the Holy Father has accepted the invitation to pay a state visit to the United Kingdom and looks forward to welcoming him here.
Details of the Papal visit can be found on the official website.
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict is a prolific writer and details of his many books can be found here.
Many biographies of Pope Benedict have been written, details can be found here.
Beatification of John Henry Newman
During his visit to the U.K. Pope Benedict is to beatify John Henry Cardinal Newman.
Resources on John Henry Newman can be seen here.
New ST PAULS publications for the Papal Visit
Blessed John Henry Newman: Heart Speaks to Heart
An illustrated biography of John Henry Newman for children, written by Fr Daniel Seward and illustrated by Sue Bateman.
Click here for details.
Blessed John Henry Newman
An updated edition of Fr Michael Rear's introductory biography of John Henry Newman.
Click here for details.
A John Henry Newman Prayer Book
This new collection of Newman's prayers uniquely recalls his own long life, it contains beautiful photographs of places and objects that were dear to him.
Click here for details.
Following Christ - Spiritual Thoughts
A series of seven books containing quotations on different subjects taken from the writings, homilies and speeches of Pope Benedict.
Available as individual volumes or as a boxed set.
Click here for details.
Medal: Pope Benedict and Cardinal Newman - Bronze
Our media centres have available a wide selection of unique resources and memorabilia to celebrate the Papal visit and the beatification.
Click here for details.
Official Preparation Prayer
God of truth and love,
your Son, Jesus Christ, stands as the light
to all who seek you with a sincere heart.
As we strive with your grace
to be faithful in word and deed,
may we reflect the kindly light of Christ
and offer a witness of hope and peace to all.
We pray for Pope Benedict
and look forward with joy
to his forthcoming visit to our countries.
May he be a witness to the unity and hope
which is your will for all people.
We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Our Lady of Walsingham, pray for us.
St George, pray for us.
St Andrew, pray for us.
St David, pray for us.
