Fr Christopher Jamison, former Abbot of Worth:
There were two high points - from the perspective of the state visit the event in Westminster Hall was memorable for the depth of the Holy Father's insight and for the warmth of the reception from the British parliamentarians present.
This was a great compliment to Britain in its ability to welcome a religious voice on to the public stage. The Prime Minister's words at the airport confirmed how his words had struck a chord.
Secondly from the pastoral point of view the beatification of Cardinal Newman has brought to the attention of many people a great Englishman whose memory will now be celebrated in new ways.
