British Ambassador to the Holy See

British Ambassador to the Holy See, Francis Campbell highlights some of the more striking moments of Benedict XVI's visit to the United Kingdom, in an interview with Philippa Hitchen :

".....this is a triumph over cynism...ahead of the visit he wouldn't be welcomed..we allowed the loudest voices to become the sole voices ... and the lessons and images of this visit is that religion matters in this country ..."

"...I know that some people might think what's the purpose of a working dinner in the context of the relationship with the Vatican...it's our oldest diplomatic friendship in the world ...it's of fundamental importance to the United Kingdom and it's of benefit to both sides...."