8 February 2012 Last updated at 06:24 ET

Sense of relief over Pope's visitThe Pope shortly before boarding a helicopter to Birmingham

The BBC's David Willey assesses the shift in perceptions left behind after the Pope's four day visit to the UK - the first by a pontiff since 1982.

Pope Benedict beatifies cardinal

Thousands witness the Pope's beatification of Cardinal Newman on the final day of his four-day state visit to Britain.

Pope's 'sorrow' for abuse victims

Pope Benedict XVI expresses his "deep sorrow" for the "unspeakable crimes" of child abuse within the Catholic Church.

Features & Analysis

How the numbers add up Facts and figures about Catholicism in Britain Pope's mitre and graph

Reflections What will be the lasting legacy of the Pope's visit The Archbishop of Canterbury with Pope Benedict XVI

Pilgrim memories and hopes What the Pope's visit means to pilgrims The Popemobile at Wembley in 1982

Who would be a priest? What is the appeal of a job in the priesthood? Kurt Barragan

Cardinal Newman's 'miracle cure' How a man was healed from back disease Cardinal John Henry Newman, pic circa 1888

Remembering 1979 Memories of Pope John Paul II's visit to Ireland. Pope John Paul II in Ireland, 1979

From BBC Religion

Homepage Key context and background from BBC Religion. Pope Benedict XVI

Pilgrims prepare Use the map to read Catholics' views Map

Features & Analysis

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    An assessment of Pope Benedict's state visit to Britain

  • Pope Benedict XVIApology call

    Abuse victim calls on the Pope to apologise for the harm caused by paedophile priests.

  • Pope BenedictProfile: Pope Benedict

    Pope Benedict XVI took the helm of the Catholic Church in the midst of an unprecedented storm

  • Father Michael ScanlonImmigrant Catholics

    Will Pope Benedict find Catholic numbers boosted by immigrants?

  • Girl at assembly gathering for Pope in TwickenhamThe Big Assembly

    School Reporters share their thoughts about the Pope's visit to Twickenham

  • Slideshow: Papal visit

    How the Falklands War nearly stopped Pope John Paul II's trip in 1982.

  • Two Popes compared

    How 1982's pastoral tour by Pope John Paul II will match up to Pope Benedict XVI's visit.

  • Papal visit memorabilia

    Pope Benedict XVI is in town, and papal merchandise is on sale to mark his visit. Why? And is it any good?

  • Catholic words

    A glossary of Roman Catholic terms

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