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'The vote in the House of Commons in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is a watershed moment in the history of our country. It fundamentally changes society’s long held values and relationships on matters of life and death.…Read more

I congratulate Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski on his appointment as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. This is a fitting and well-deserved recognition of his outstanding service to the Ukrainian people. In particular, his…Read more

I pray for all of the victims of this morning's tragic airplane crash in Ahmedabad, as well as their families and loved ones who will come from across the UK and India. I commend also the response of the local emergency services and all who are…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has shared a message for the upcoming tenth anniversary of Caritas Bakhita House, the Diocese of Westminster's safe house for survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Opened in 2015, the initiative began as a response…Read more

On 10th May, Bishop James Curry presided at a service of Healing and Hope for those that have been impacted by abuse and those that work with or support them. As Cardinal Vincent was unable to be present due to the Conclave, he sent the following…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, one of 133 Cardinal-electors who took part in a Conclave that culminated in the proclamation of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, has spoken about the man who has succeeded Pope Francis as the 267th…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, is one of three English Cardinals who will take part in the Conclave to elect the next Pope. In this short reflection, recorded…Read more

On the eve of the funeral of Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent Nichols spoke to several BBC local and regional radio stations to discuss the legacy of the late pontiff and the shape of the days to come. Linking up live from Rome, the Cardinal spoke…Read more

More than 90,000 people have passed by the simple wooden coffin on the main altar of St Peter’s Basilica holding the body of Pope Francis, to pray, smile, mourn and pay their respects ahead of the papal funeral on Saturday morning. Cardinal…Read more

Cardinal Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, appeared on Pause for Thought this morning on BBC Radio 2 and spoke about Pope Francis’ legacy and the way in which he “expressed himself as much in gestures as in words”. Listen…Read more

Speaking on Thought for the Day this morning on BBC Radio 4, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference expressed sadness at the death of Pope Francis and the fact that “the death of Pope Francis takes from us a voice has…Read more

On Wednesday, 3rd April, Cardinal Vincent Nichols was warmly welcomed to the Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in Ealing. During his visit, he was given a guided tour of the school premises, which showcased their learning environment that fosters…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written a pastoral letter urging Catholics to contact their MPs - even if they have done so already - to oppose the Bill that seeks to legalise assisted suicide. The letter will be read in the parishes of the diocese…Read more

Following the devastating earthquake that struck in Southeast Asia on Friday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols wrote to Cardinal Charles Bo, expressing profound sadness and solidarity with those affected. Acknowledging the immense suffering caused by the…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols received a message today from Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza’s only Catholic parish. In his note, conveyed via Canon Mark Madden of the Holy Land Coordination Group, Fr Gabriel detailed a telephone call…Read more

Upon hearing of the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Archbishop of Westminster, said: 'The death of Pope Francis brings great sadness to so many around the…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, has written to Pope Francis to assure the Holy Father of the prayerful support of Catholics in England and Wales. The Holy Father remains in Gemelli Hospital in Rome, contending…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nicholas has welcomed a landmark agreement, The Drumlanrig Accords, signed by senior Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders in the UK. This agreement marks a significant step forward in interfaith relations, establishing a…Read more