Father Rector meets Holy Father Pope Leo - Canon Marcus met the Holy Father at Castel Gandolfo last month. Pope Leo wished us a happy feast day for St Bede! The Rector pointed out that his illustrious predecessor, Leo XIII, had given the name ‘Beda’ to us. He said that we felt a particular closeness to him and fondness for him. The Rector ask said that we are looking forward to welcoming him to the Beda before too long.