The Pope will meet the Queen when he visits Scotland in September, we can reveal.

Pope Benedict will also hold an open-air Mass north of the Border during his four-day state visit to Britain.

It is believed he will spend three days in England and one day in Scotland.

Pope Benedict XVI is expected to meet the Queen, who will be on holiday in Scotland, and hold a Mass in the west of Scotland.

Hampden Park in Glasgow is already being considered as a possible venue.

It’s thought that the Pope will stay as a guest of honour with the Queen at Holyrood Castle.

He is also expected to visit St Andrews University to recognise its 600th anniversary.

• Full story at the Sunday Mail.

• Filed under Roman Catholic Church, Scottish Christian News Monitor.