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.

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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