Unambiguous legislation needed to combat extremism, says cardinal

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has given his support to a new report by the Commission for Countering Extremism drawing attention to gaps in legislation that allow extremists to operate with impunity in the UK. The landmark report, ‘Operating with Impunity’, evidences some of the most shocking and dangerous... Read More

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February 12, 2021

Home blessings are best way to begin our Lent, says Cardinal Nichols

Cardinal Vincent Nichols is urging Catholics to celebrate Ash Wednesday at home this year. The cardinal is suggesting that members of the household or support bubble bless each other by making a sign of the cross on each other’s forehead. His invitation comes in a pastoral letter that will be read in the parishes of... Read More

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February 9, 2021

Pandemic creating ‘vast new reservoirs’ of slavery victims, warns cardinal

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is creating an order of people in distress, poverty, isolation and anxiety, something that ruthless traffickers are quick to exploit. “This creates vast new reservoirs of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking and is the focus of our prayer and concern on this feast day... Read More

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January 29, 2021

Trust me, get vaccinated, says priest who was hospitalised with Covid-19

A London-based Catholic priest who was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 has recalled his “frightening” experience of the “havoc” caused by the virus and has encouraged all to get vaccinated. Fr Albert Ofere, parish priest of English Martyrs, Wembley Park, London, described the vaccine as “a blessing” and “a gift from God” as he urged... Read More

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January 28, 2021

Cardinal Nichols calls on Indian Government to release unjustly imprisoned Jesuit

Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Fr Damian Howard SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain, have joined calls for the government of India to release Fr Stan Swamy, an 83-year-old Jesuit priest who has been unjustly imprisoned because of his work to support marginalised communities. Their open letter, published on India’s Republic Day, states: “UN representatives... Read More

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January 27, 2021

Cardinal prays for dead and grieving as UK records over 100,000 Covid deaths

As the United Kingdom passed the devastating milestone of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said he mourns each and every one and offers prayers for all those grieving. The cardinal described Tuesday 26th January as “a day of great sadness all over the land”, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it is “hard to... Read More

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January 14, 2021

Church leaders, politicians and Celtic pay tribute to Archbishop Tartaglia

Church leaders, politicians and Celtic football club are among those who have paid tribute to the Archbishop of Glasgow following his sudden death at the age of 70. Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, recalled the gentle, caring nature of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, while Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of... Read More

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January 5, 2021

Keeping churches open is vital for resilience during lockdown, says Cardinal Nichols

With England and Scotland plunged into fresh lockdowns to curb the rapid spread of Covid-19, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has stressed that keeping churches open is vital for people’s resilience during this challenging time. The cardinal’s comments come after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a national lockdown during a special televised address to the nation at... Read More

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December 25, 2020

Universe Exclusive: Cardinal Nichols: ‘Stay humble and open your heart to Jesus’

Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ EXCLUSIVE Christmas message to readers of The Catholic Universe: “The wonder of Christmas is a wonder that is echoed in so many different ways: in the carols we might sing at home, because we can’t sing them in church; in the decorations we might put up in our homes; to catch the joy... Read More

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November 27, 2020

Combatting Covid is ‘international endeavour’, says Cardinal Nichols

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has told all MPs that combatting the Covid-19 pandemic is ‘an international endeavour’ as he expressed his concerns about the UK government’s decision to cut UK spending on overseas aid. In a letter sent to all MPs, the cardinal urges all parties to not step back from the UK’s responsibilities to the world’s... Read More

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