The organiser of the papal visit enjoyed the sunshine at Cofton Park before visiting Cardinal Newman's private chapel

Pope Benedict XVI made the comment when he placed the pallium over the shoulders of Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham

Unlike their English counterparts, Scottish pilgrims will not be paying a fee for transport costs

Lay people and priests will have to pay £10 or £25 in order to attend big outdoor events in England

The papal master of ceremonies and two other Vatican officials tour Birmingham, Glasgow and London to prepare for Pope's trip

Papal visit 'will put an end to any Catholic feeling like a second-class citizen'

Organisers of the papal visit have announced a new venue for John Henry Newman’s beatification, almost halving the number of people able to attend