Cardinal's News
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
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has warmly welcomed the announcement that Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake State Visits to the Holy See and Italy in early April 2025. 'I am delighted King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit…Read more
Cardinal Nichols has called the way in which the assisted suicide bill is being handled 'deeply irresponsible' and a 'shambles'. Speaking to Christian Fellowship, a group at News UK, the Cardinal expressed serious concern that MPs had only spent…Read more
Dear Fr Andreas, I write to you and the Catholic community in the German Church to express my deep sadness on hearing of the tragic events that unfolded at the Christmas market in Magdeburg on 20 December 2024. I pray that the Lord will grant…Read more
We offer our prayers this holy hour for the dignity of human life. In particular our focus is on the end of life and praying together in front of the Blessed Sacrament that assisted suicide will not become law in our lands. This would greatly…Read more
On 24th October, Pope Francis released his fourth Encyclical Letter on the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus, entitled He highlights the Letter's invitation to 'anyone who is broken-hearted, or feeling empty of heart, or yearning for…Read more
Contact your MP now! Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops' Conference and Archbishop of Westminster, has issued a pastoral letter on assisted suicide that will be read in the churches of his diocese on the weekend of 12-13 October.…Read more