Mass in Bellahouston Park is Glasgow highlight of Pope’s visit
April 9, 2010 by localnews
Glasgow is to be the second stop in Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the UK in mid-September. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, the 83-year-old pontiff will celebrate mass at Bellahouston Park.
The Archdiocese of Glasgow has confirmed that mass will take place on the afternoon of September 16 before a crowd that may be as large as 125,000 people.
In 1982, 250,000 people saw John Paul II celebrate mass at the same venue. Health and safety legislation dictates that crowd numbers be controlled and entry to the event will be by ticket.
The Pope’s first day in Scotland will start at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, where he will meet the Queen. After the Bellahouston mass, he will fly to London.
Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti said: ‘I am delighted that Pope Benedict has confirmed his visit to the UK and especially glad that it will begin in Scotland. I am pleased and honoured to know that the first mass to be offered on British soil will take place here in Glasgow.
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