Benedict XVI in Westminster Hall, Parliament

Episode 11 September 16, 2020 00:24:27
Benedict XVI in Westminster Hall, Parliament
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Benedict XVI in Westminster Hall, Parliament

Sep 16 2020 | 00:24:27

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Show Notes

Pope Benedict XVI addressed Members of both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall on Friday 17 September as part of his official State visit. The then-Speaker John Bercow welcomed Pope Benedict to the Palace of Westminster. In his address to MPs, peers, diplomats, academics and business leaders, he said:

"Religion is not a problem for legislators to solve, but a vital contributor to the national conversation. In this light, I cannot but voice my concern at the increasing marginalisation of religion, particularly of Christianity, that is taking place in some quarters, even in nations which place a great emphasis on tolerance."

Recorded on Friday, 17 September 2010.

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