Highlights: A Service of Evening Prayer in the presence of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

A Service of Evening Prayer was held in the presence of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on Friday 17 September and broadcast live on BBC 2.
Highlights of the service including:
Arrival of Pope Benedict XVI, Prayers at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, the Exchange of peace, Prayers at the Tomb of St Edward the Confessor and the Blessing.
Video footage courtesy of the BBC

[@quaduabeo]

What a historic visit and celebration! Pray for Christian unity.

[@tomwatson1434]

Confirm us in love for Jesus Christ. Wonderful

[@giovanniserafino1731]

The Pope was received very well and treated with great respect. Complements to our Anglican brothers and sisters !

[@almeggs3247]

Benedict 16th to me is the true Pope of the true Holy Catholic Church!

[@marilyngandhi4213]

First time a Pope has entered Westminster Abbey..

[@britannia55]

I like this Pope, but love John Paul II, he had a lovely smile.

[@BobCrane787]

If only His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI could have remained Pope.

[@dutchgerald]

wow, a pope paying homage to St. Edard the Confessor. I don't think that's happened since Henry the 8th.

[@CJCappella]

dutchgerald - as it was said, it’s the first time a pope has been to Westminster Abbey.

[@benedictchinweuba5820]

St. Edward the Confessor?

[@boomcococrunch8497]

King and Saint buried at the back of the altar

[@pegasus1747]

Agreed, dutchgerald! How many years has it been?

[@marilyngandhi4213]

A Pope speaking English...