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Cardinal draws parallels between faith and football
Cardinal draws parallels between faith and football
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
08/12/2023
King meets faith leaders to mark Inter Faith Week
King meets faith leaders to mark Inter Faith Week
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
17/11/2023
A new tree for Windsor Castle
A new tree for Windsor Castle
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
10/11/2023
Cardinal calls for sustained prayers for peace
Cardinal calls for sustained prayers for peace
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
13/10/2023
Cardinal asks the faithful to pray the Rosary for peace
Cardinal asks the faithful to pray the Rosary for peace
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
07/10/2023
Cardinal's Pause for Thought: Seeking God's blessing on our new King
Cardinal's Pause for Thought: Seeking God's blessing on our new King
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
05/05/2023
Cardinal to invoke blessing at Coronation of King Charles III
Cardinal to invoke blessing at Coronation of King Charles III
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
05/05/2023
Cardinal supports Coronation weekend volunteering project 'Big Help Out'
Cardinal supports Coronation weekend volunteering project 'Big Help Out'
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
21/04/2023
Cardinal calls for 'unceasing prayer' for Ukraine on anniversary of war
Cardinal calls for 'unceasing prayer' for Ukraine on anniversary of war
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
24/02/2023
Cardinal offers prayers for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Cardinal offers prayers for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
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
07/02/2023
Message regarding incident at Somers Town
Message regarding incident at Somers Town
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
16/01/2023
A reflection on the call of discipleship in the Holy Land
A reflection on the call of discipleship in the Holy Land
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
01/12/2022
Cardinal welcomes appointment of new Bishop for East Anglia
Cardinal welcomes appointment of new Bishop for East Anglia
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
11/10/2022
Cardinal to PM: No valid reason to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Cardinal to PM: No valid reason to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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
06/10/2022
Cardinal pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
Cardinal pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
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
08/09/2022
Cardinal congratulates new Prime Minister and addresses Cost of Living crisis
Cardinal congratulates new Prime Minister and addresses Cost of Living crisis
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
05/09/2022
Cardinal salutes courage of Sir Mo Farah in revealing he was trafficked to the UK as a child
Cardinal salutes courage of Sir Mo Farah in revealing he was trafficked to the UK as a child
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
12/07/2022
Cardinal recalls Bruce Kent's 'indomitable spirit'
Cardinal recalls Bruce Kent's 'indomitable spirit'
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
10/06/2022
Cardinal offers prayers for victims of deadly attack on church in Owo, Nigeria
Cardinal offers prayers for victims of deadly attack on church in Owo, Nigeria
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
07/06/2022
Cardinal gives thanks on Queen's Jubilee
Cardinal gives thanks on Queen's Jubilee
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
02/06/2022
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