Pope arrives for first state visit to UK

Pope Benedict XVI flew in to Scotland today to begin the first papal state visit to the UK.

Pope arrives for first state visit to UK
Thu, 16 Sep, 2010 - 11:21

Pope Benedict XVI flew in to Scotland today to begin the first papal state visit to the UK.

He arrived at Edinburgh Airport aboard Alitalia flight Shepherd 1.

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