On Tuesday, the 76-year-old Italian issued a statement through his lawyers that said: “Having at heart the good of the church ... as head of the Vatican’s saint-making office and his rights ...

Coronations, royal weddings, kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, heroes and villains – history happens here and it’s all waiting to be discovered.

See a complete list of the Abbey's upcoming choral services and organ recitals. You are also able to see our calendar for the weeks ahead and view orders of service for selected services.