Critics drive Catholics to make Pope's visit succeed

CRITICISM faced by the Pope on his controversial visit to Britain today has spurred on local supporters to make his historic trip a success.

Guernsey Catholics' pilgrim leader Liz Dene flew to the UK last night to meet 15 other islanders who will see Pope Benedict XVI on the first official state visit in 500 years.

But the papal tour that will include Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Birmingham has been marred by controversy on a number of issues.

Many across the world are said to have had their faith tested after revelations about sexual abuse by Catholic priests.

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