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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pope Francis granted an audience to the Santa Marta Group, an alliance of international police chiefs and bishops from around the world working together with civil society, on the last day of their conference in Rome from 17 During the audience,...Read more

On Friday 25 March, the Feast of The Annunciation of the Lord, Pope Francis will consecrate Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Cardinal Vincent explains exactly what Acts of Consecration are and why, as Catholics, we have such a...Read more

At St Peter's Basilica in Rome on Friday 25 On 25 In unity with the Holy Father, Cardinal Vincent will celebrate Mass in Westminster Cathedral at 5.30pm. The Act of Consecration will take place during Mass. All are most welcome to attend.Read more