Vow to strengthen relationship between Vatican and Britain

BRITAIN’S historic papal visit came to an end yesterday as Benedict XVI gave a final wave from the steps of his plane.

The pontiff boarded his specially -prepared plane at Birmingham Airport on a windy evening after thanking the nation for its hospitality.

In speeches to a small crowd of dignitaries on the airport’s apron, both he and Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to strengthen relationships between Britain and the Vatican.