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Pope follows in John Paul II’s footsteps to Bellahouston Park

The first ever state visit by a Pope to Great Britain will start in Edinburgh and move on to Glasgow where he is expected to celebrate Mass before 150,000 worshippers.

Pope Benedict XVI’s historic four-day visit will begin on September 16 when he flies into the Scottish capital.

He will be met by a member of the Royal Family, possibly Prince Charles, and the Prime Minister -- whoever holds that office after the election.