Cardinal Nichols prays for Lebanon after ‘tragedy of immense proportions’

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, offering prayers for the country following the deadly explosion in its capital. At least 137 people were killed and 5,000 injured in the explosion that shook Beirut on Tuesday 4th August. Hundreds of people have also been reported missing due to the explosion and more than 300,000... Read More

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July 10, 2020

Cardinal backs Crimestoppers’ campaign to combat modern slavery

As lockdown restrictions are lifted, the number of people being exploited, trapped and tricked into modern slavery is expected to rise. Last year, the number of victims in the UK hit a record high, with more than 10,000 potential victims of trafficking, slavery and forced labour identified – men, women and children. But it’s feared... Read More

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June 25, 2020

Metropolitan archbishops welcome resumption of collective worship with ‘great joy’

The Metropolitan Archbishops of the Catholic Church in England have welcomed plans to resume collective worship in England next month with ‘great joy’. In a letter, addressed to the Catholic community in England, the archbishops – Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster; Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP, Archbishop of Liverpool; Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham;... Read More

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June 23, 2020

Cardinal welcomes resumption of public worship from 4th July

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that churches can reopen for public worship from 4th July. The news came today as part of Mr Johnson announced a further easing of restrictions from 4th July, including the relaxing of the two-metre social distancing rule and the reopening of various venues and businesses,... Read More

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June 17, 2020

Private prayer in reopened places of worship is ‘moment of grace’

Church buildings in England were reopened for private individual prayer earlier this week with strict rules in place. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, joined the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Monday 15th June as the two Church leaders started the day together in prayer. They spent... Read More

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June 11, 2020

Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4

Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 from Westminster Cathedral this weekend. For countless believers unable to get to church, a live celebration of Mass is of the greatest importance, especially on this feast celebrating the Real Presence of the body and blood, soul... Read More

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June 10, 2020

Cardinal praises ‘outstanding generosity’ of Gubay Foundation after £1m donation to alleviate poverty caused by Covid-19

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has thanked the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation for its “exceptional and magnificent” £1 million donation to help Catholic charities cope with poverty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Cardinal Nichols, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, praised the donation, which has been earmarked for immediate use, as “a remarkable... Read More

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May 1, 2020

Churches prepared to re-open when time is right, says Cardinal Nichols

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has insisted that people’s spiritual needs are “essential” and has stated that churches are prepared to re-open when the time is right. “The spiritual needs of people are essential. To many people they are right at the essence of their understanding of life. So when it’s possible we’re ready,” the cardinal told... Read More

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April 24, 2020

Cardinal Nichols calls for prayers for healthcare workers – ‘quiet heroes’ of today’s epic struggle

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has heralded the NHS and social care staff who are on the front line looking after the sick during the “epic struggle” of the Covid-19 pandemic. Preaching at the first of a series of special Masses for the sick, their families, healthcare workers and carers, Cardinal Nichols, president of the Catholic Bishops’... Read More

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April 22, 2020

Cardinal Nichols offers prayers for Queen as she spends 94th birthday under Covid-19 lockdown

It was an altogether different birthday for the Queen yesterday, as Her Majesty spent her 94th birthday under the UK’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, sent a letter to the Queen assuring her of the ‘prayers and affection’ of the Catholics of England and Wales. Praising the Queen’s hope-filled... Read More

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