Cardinal's News
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
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