On the Mall they were taking down the papal flags this morning. It seems strange that only two days ago the streets were lined with well-wishers, the faithful waving banners, and, yes, protesters. The broadsheets grudgingly changed their tune, the tabloids loved him – the News of the World called him the “People’s Pope”. By the time of his departure yesterday, Pope Benedict had spoken about all the biggies: religious liberty, the place religion can have in society, solidarity with the poor, the dangers of extremism, secularisation, clerical child abuse and Christian unity.
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The 'People's Pope' made one thing clear: he wants an empowered laity
And, in some ways, Catholics in Britain have already risen to the challenge
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