When Pope Benedict met The Queen

When Pope Benedict met The Queen he recalled the example of previous monarchs of this island who were Saints: “many of them consciously exercised their sovereign duty in the light of the Gospel, and in this way shaped the nation for good at the deepest level. As a result, the Christian message has been an integral part of the language, thought and culture of the peoples of these islands for more than a thousand years. Your forefathers’ respect for truth and justice, for mercy and charity come to you from a faith that remains a mighty force for good in your kingdom, to the great benefit of Christians and non-Christians alike”.

Address of Pope Benedict XVI to her Majesty the Queen, Edinburgh, 16 October 2010