This month's trip was the UK's first Papal visit in almost three decades, since Pope John Paul II came to Britain in 1982. But while Pope Benedict XVI's visit was an historic occasion, the current controversies surrounding the Catholic church produced a rather tense undertone.
What do young people think about the Pope and his religious views? Do they support his visit to Britain? Why? Do they think it is costing the country too much? How do young Catholics feel about the visit? Is it relevant to non-Catholics? Can they gain anything from his visit? Does the Pope play an important role internationally? Is he respected outside of the Church? Do young people think that God needs a human representative? Is that what the Pope is?
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