Post by elizabeth on Apr 3, 2014 21:25:52 GMT
Queen meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
The Queen has met Pope Francis for the first time, during a one-day visit to the Italian capital, Rome.
The meeting in the Vatican was described as a private one and pomp and protocol were kept to a minimum.
Earlier, the Queen and Prince Philip had lunch with the Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, and his wife Clio at the Quirinal Palace.
The Queen gave the Pontiff a hamper of British produce and received a lapis lazuli orb for baby Prince George.
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The Queen has met Pope Francis for the first time, during a one-day visit to the Italian capital, Rome.
The meeting in the Vatican was described as a private one and pomp and protocol were kept to a minimum.
Earlier, the Queen and Prince Philip had lunch with the Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, and his wife Clio at the Quirinal Palace.
The Queen gave the Pontiff a hamper of British produce and received a lapis lazuli orb for baby Prince George.
To continue reading BBC article click here
