A new mosaic of St David, by artist Ivor Davies, that has been completed at Westminster Cathedral, is expected to be blessed by Pope Benedict XVI when he celebrates Mass at Westminster Cathedral on September 18.

The Pope will sprinkle the mosaic with water from St Non’s well in Pembrokeshire. The water is believed to have healing properties.

Canon Christopher Tuckwell, administrator of Westminster Cathedral, said it was part of the Holy Father’s “outreach to Wales and to the people of Wales”. The Pope is not able to visit Wales during his four-day trip.

The Pope will also bless a statue of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Taper, taken from the Welsh national shrine in Cardigan.

The mosaic was made by Tessa Hunkin of London’s Mosaic Workshop.

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