Cardinal's News
On Thursday 16th November, faith leaders from across the UK gathered to meet King Charles in the Library at Lambeth Palace to mark Inter Faith Week. Speaking of the importance of the occasion, Cardinal Vincent said: 'At a time of heightened…Read more
On Friday 10 The tree was a gift to Queen Elizabeth II from Pope Francis. In a letter to Her late Majesty of March 2022, the Holy Father wrote, ‘May this tree, which in the Bible symbolises the flourishing of fortitude, justice and prosperity,…Read more
Six days after the initial surprise attacks in Israel, Cardinal Vincent Nichols continues to urge the faithful to pray for peace as conflict escalates and the death toll rises in both Israel and Gaza. In a statement released on 13th October, the…Read more
Preaching at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Marylebone, Cardinal Vincent Nichols asked the faithful to pray for peace in the aftermath of a surprise attack by fighters from Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel from Gaza on 7 The incursion…Read more
I can just remember the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. As a seven-year-old it was the first time I watched television. But never did I imagine that one day I would actually take part in a Coronation! Yet tomorrow I do so. I can recall the…Read more
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May is an historic occasion for the nation, and also for the Catholic community. For the first time in over 400 years, a Catholic Archbishop will take part…Read more
Adding his voice to those of other faith leaders, Cardinal Vincent is encouraging Catholics to take part in volunteering activities on Coronation Bank Holiday Monday, 8 The Big Help Out is one of the official projects of the forthcoming…Read more
On the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, Cardinal Nichols has called for continued support and prayer. Calling this day a 'solemn and distressing moment', he appealed for 'an unceasing prayer for peace'. In his message, he…Read more
Dear Fr Andrawis I am writing to offer my sincere condolences following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and northern Syria. Please do extend my sincere sympathy to your congregation in the Chaldean Catholic Church. May God grant strength…Read more
Responding to the dreadful incident that occurred last Saturday outside St Aloysius' Church, Somers Town, Cardinal Vincent issued this message: 'Please continue to keep all involved in this terrible incident in your prayers, especially the young…Read more
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land arrived home early on Wednesday morning. It was a marvellous experience, one during which I was given so much encouragement and renewal. That has prompted me to write this simple Advent letter. On the…Read more
Following the announcement of the appointment of Canon Peter Collins as the fifth Bishop of East Anglia, Cardinal Vincent Nichols welcomed warmly the appointment and offered prayers for Bishop-Elect Peter Collins as well as his predecessor in the…Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to Prime Minister Liz Truss to express his ‘profound concern’ after it was announced that the PM told her Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid that she is reviewing the location of the British Embassy in Israel.…Read more
On 21 April 1947, on her twenty-first birthday, Princess Elizabeth said, ‘I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.’ Now, seventy-five years later, we are heartbroken in our loss…Read more
As President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, I offer my congratulations to Liz Truss on her election as leader of the Conservative Party and her consequent appointment as Prime Minister. I wish to assure the Prime…Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Santa Marta Group and Chancellor of St Mary’s University, thanked Sir Mo Farah for coming forward with his story of being trafficked into the UK as a young child and held in domestic servitude. 'I…Read more
On hearing of the death of Bruce Kent, Cardinal Vincent recalled his 'indomitable spirit' and prayed for the repose of his soul. In his statement, the Cardinal writes: 'I am sorry to learn of the death of Bruce Kent. I pray that our Heavenly…Read more
Cardinal Vincent has written to Frs Peter Egboo and Alexander Izang Atu, Nigerian Chaplains, following the deadly attack on Pentecost Sunday at St Francis' Catholic Church in Owo, to assure them and the Nigerian community of his prayers and…Read more
Jubilees are for memories and thanksgiving. This Platinum Jubilee overflows with both. How well I remember the Coronation mug and the bar of chocolate in its decorated tin box that I received, along with every child, on the day of Her Majesty's…Read more
Pope Francis granted an audience to the Santa Marta Group, an alliance of international police chiefs and bishops from around the world working together with civil society, on the last day of their conference in Rome from 17 During the audience,…Read more