The Right Reverend Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham, on learning of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, wrote:
“An abiding memory I will have of Pope Benedict is how his quiet humility, warm charm, gentle eloquence, and love of Christ won over the hearts of the British people during his visit to the UK in 2010. May he rest forever in God’s merciful love.
“On behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Nottingham, I wish to express our sadness at hearing of the death of Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI.
“May Christ Jesus, whom he served so generously, give him rest after his labours. Prayers and Masses will be offered for his happy repose in God’s eternal and merciful love.”
+Patrick McKinney
Bishop of Nottingham
