"My predecessors Paul VI and particularly John Paul II accomplished significant steps in the development of relations with the Jewish people, " the Pope said.
"The fact that he knows that business well, but also has experience outside, is particularly attractive, " said Paul Mumford, fund manager at Cavendish Asset Management.
Meanwhile, the Lib Dems, particularly through their former health spokesman Paul Burstow, have been calling for reform of the creaking system for years.