Church leaders say former pope enjoyed his visit to Scotland in 2010 when he offered mass in Glasgow.
Scots have paid tribute to the late Pope Benedict XVI as a kind and gentle man in requiem masses across Scotland.
Speaking to BBC News, Archbishop Cushley said it was a surreal experience to visit his home country alongside the Pope.Archbishop Leo Cushley offered mass for Pope Benedict at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh "But as it turned out everyone was down with Her Majesty the Queen at Holyrood House and then from there were all along Princes Street to welcome him - thousands of people. I was very proud of the way the country received him."The Pope received a rapturous welcome as he arrived at Bellahouston Park
"It wasn't shouting, it was usually very fulsome and genuine and sincere. He was someone who brought a great calm and simplicity to these things.Image caption,Ann McArthur travelled from Croy, North Lanarkshire, to celebrate mass for Pope Benedict in Glasgow on Thursday. "I was very proud to bring her that day," said Ann. "I was in a sea of people and the atmosphere was just amazing.
"He was really very much a Bavarian gentleman, a man of faith, someone who sought to serve God to the best of his ability."Archbishop Nolan added that Benedict's resignation showed "humility" - but also set a precedent for future popes "that will be followed".
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