Church offers clarity after Boris Johnson’s cathedral wedding

Catholic worshippers at Westminster Cathedral and beyond appeared bewildered and confused at the weekend after the surprise news that twice divorced Prime Minister Boris Johnson had married his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in a religious ceremony at the cathedral. However, the Church has moved to clear up any confusion, pointing out that a full investigation was... Read More

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September 23, 2020

Boris Johnson’s son baptised Catholic in Westminster Cathedral

Wilfred Johnson, the son of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has been baptised a Catholic. A statement from the Diocese of Westminster confirmed the baptism took place in London’s Westminster Cathedral. ‘We can confirm that Wilfred Johnson was baptised in Westminster Cathedral on 12th September 2020, in a private ceremony, attended by both parents and a small... 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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December 6, 2018

Cardinal Nichols thanks everyone for prayers following illness

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has thanked everyone for their prayers following his recent illness. The cardinal was taken ill last month at an Armistice Day service on Remembrance Sunday and had to leave Westminster Cathedral. Writing to parishes and priests in the Diocese of Westminster earlier this month, Cardinal Nichols, who is gradually returning to his... Read More

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August 19, 2018

New film of St John Paul’s visit to Ireland to be screened at Westminster Cathedral

In September 1979, St John Paul visited Ireland – the first visit to Ireland by a Pope. It marked the centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady, at Knock, in August 1879. His visit also marked the beginning of Ireland’s Peace Process as nearly 300,000 heard his appeal at Drogheda to the men of violence:... Read More

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August 16, 2018

Hundreds of shoes laid outside Westminster Cathedral in support of refugees

Hundreds of shoes have been left outside Westminster Cathedral to show support for the Pope’s Share the Journey refugee campaign. Pope Francis is using the campaign to urge world leaders to back the rights of refugees, and about 40,000 Catholics have walked the equivalent of four times round the world in solidarity. Supporters hope a... Read More

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January 26, 2018

Westminster Cathedral Mass for members of the Travelling community

The Catholic Church “is committed to the welfare of all ethnic groups”, the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster has stated. Bishop Paul McAleenan, who is also the Catholic Bishop with oversight for Ethnic Chaplaincies, pointed out that one particular group that are often “misunderstood” is the Traveller community. “Those who are familiar with the Traveller community... Read More

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