Cardinal's News

'You do not need me to tell you of the seriousness of the present situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the violence presently taking place in Lebanon and Israel. We see clearly that the potential for an escalating conflict, and all…Read more

The Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have issued a statement calling on churches and communities to work together to end racism, division and disorder. CTE is the national ecumenical organisation that encourages Christian unity…Read more

Sir, Over the last few days we have watched in horror as a small minority has brought hatred, violence and vandalism to towns and cities across the country. We have seen anti-Muslim hatred and the targeting of mosques; asylum seekers and refugees…Read more

Cardinal Nichols has welcomed the ‘missionary’ and ‘synodal’ In his message of welcome, he writes: ‘The title of this ‘This is a welcome document which has clarity of purpose, firmness of foundations, refreshing perspectives and…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops' Conference, has offered his congratulations to new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after Labour's election victory. Cardinal Nichols wrote to the PM to assure him of his prayers as the Labour…Read more

Ahead of Thursday's local elections, the Cardinal encourages all to vote as 'another way in which we exercise responsibility' for the good of society. He addresses a special message to young people who may be eligible to vote for the first time,...Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, and Bishop Paul Swarbrick, Lead Bishop for Africa for the Bishop's Conference of England and Wales, have written to the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops Conference as war rages in Sudan. A conflict between the...Read more

On Friday 22 Following the message, Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: 'I salute the courage of the Princess of Wales in speaking so openly about her personal health. Not only does she give encouragement to all who carry the burden of ill health, but...Read more

Echoing the words of Pope Francis for an urgent appeal for lasting ceasefire, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has for the release of all hostages, for humanitarian aid to be allowed through to help those most in need in Gaza, and for hospitals, schools...Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to priests in the diocese to ask for a special focus of prayer on 8 March for peace in the Holy Land. In his message, he writes: 'As we are all aware, the situation in the Holy Land has not improved, with...Read more

Following the announcement that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer on 5 'I am saddened to learn that His Majesty King Charles is now facing a time of treatment for cancer. On behalf of the entire Catholic Community in England and Wales,...Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has stressed that prayers must continue after more than 100 days of fighting in the Gaza Israel war: 'The 100 days of warfare in Gaza and Israel illustrate, yet again, the horrors of war and the reinforcing of the...Read more

Following the mass shooting at the Faculty of Arts building of Charles University in Prague on 21 In his message, he says: 'I am writing to offer my heartfelt condolences to those in your community who knew any of the people who died or were...Read more

Earlier today, Cardinal Nichols spoke about the 'desperate situation' in the Holy Family Church in Gaza. In an interview with Sky News, he referred to the account from Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch, about the attack on the parish...Read more

Following the attack on the Holy Family Church compound in Gaza, which killed two women, on Saturday 16 'I am heartbroken at the information provided by Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, of killings in the Church compound of…Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols gave the welcome address at a special seasonal gathering at the home of football, Wembley Stadium, to mark the contribution Christians make to the beautiful game. Sporting a 1977 Liverpool FC shirt to celebrate the club's...Read more

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