Cardinal's News
In a letter sent on behalf of, and signed, by London Church Leaders, Cardinal Nichols has written to the government to urge 'sponsorship criteria be expanded to include all Ukrainian refugees on humanitarian grounds, allowing them to enter the UK...Read more
Meeting in London, today, 4 They ask fellow Christians everywhere, including Patriarch Kirill and all in the Russian Orthodox Church to join in solidarity 'in daily spiritual and practical efforts for a ceasefire, for humanitarian outreach and...Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has called for an immediate cessation of the Russian attacks in Ukraine and for the protection of innocent civilians. In a message following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on 24 February, he writes: 'I appeal...Read more
Ahead of Ash Wednesday, Cardinal Vincent has issued an invitation to the faithful to resume a regular pattern of worship by attending Sunday Mass in person once more. In a letter to headteachers in the Diocese of Westminster, he asks for their...Read more
On the feast day of Ss Cyril and Methodius, 14 'Pray today for peace in Ukraine. Pray to Ss Cyril and Methodius, Patron Saints of Europe, so treasured among all the Slavic people. May their prayers and protection save their beloved people from...Read more
Cardinal Vincent joined prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs on 19th January in a Synodal Pathway listening session. The Cardinal, who is President of the Prison Advice & Care Trust (Pact), told the prisoners that he particularly wanted 'to listen...Read more
Today Cardinal Vincent has issued a message encouraging the take up of the Covid vaccine booster. In his message, he writes: 'The call "Get vaccinated! Get boosted!" is more and more pressing. The need is more urgent, especially in London. 'I add...Read more
Following the tragic death of 27 migrants who drowned near Calais as they attempted to cross the Channel on Wednesday 24 'The terrible loss of so many lives in the Channel is a tragic summons to action. This event illustrates graphically both the...Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick have agreed to work together to establish a joint group to study 'the access given, or refused, to Catholic priests to scenes of traumatic violence'. In particular,...Read more
Speaking to Times Radio ahead of the COP26 summit, Cardinal Vincent drew attention to the complexity of the issues that the world is currently facing. 'This is not simply a summit about the production of energy, although that is crucially...Read more
Ahead of the meeting of world leaders at the COP26 UN climate summit, Cardinal Vincent has written to the Prime Minister to express the hopes of the Catholic community in England and Wales. Describing the global ecological crisis as 'a dark cloud...Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols shared his thoughts in this video recorded after a service of prayer and reflection, and welcome for Little Amal to Westminster Cathedral. Little Amal is a 3.5 metre-tall puppet of a 10-year old unaccompanied Syrian...Read more
The Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Chief Rabbi warn of the risk to vulnerable people should Parliament back a new attempt to change the law on assisted suicide. In a joint letter to peers, Cardinal...Read more
The tragic death of David Amess creates a painful loss in so many lives. I pray for him that he be welcomed into the merciful presence of Our Heavenly Father. I pray for his family and friends, those reeling from shock at this time. I pray for...Read more
Following the death of Fr Olivier Maire of the Montfort missionaries, Cardinal Vincent has written to the superior general of the Montfort Missionaries offering prayers and condolences. In his message he writes: I have learned this morning of the...Read more
Following Pope Francis' In response to priests who have requested faculties, he says: 'My intention is to grant faculties for these requests, as long as it is clear that the conditions of the He concludes by asking 'every priest who celebrates...Read more
In a homily preached at the thanksgiving Mass for the gift of St John Henry Newman, at the annual Day for Clergy, Cardinal Vincent thanked clergy of the diocese for their 'ministry especially in the difficult and demanding times in which we are...Read more
Once again this year, we are invited to join 'Thy Kingdom Come', the global prayer novena from Ascension to Pentecost, to pray for the spread of the Gospel so that more people may come to know Jesus. In his message inviting us to take part in the...Read more
Cardinal Vincent has written to Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to extend the deepest sympathies of the Catholic community in England and Wales after the Mount Meron tragedy in northern Israel. More than 45 people were killed and over 150 injured in a...Read more
Ahead of the Queen's 95th birthday on 21st April, Cardinal Vincent has written to Her Majesty, on behalf of the Bishops Conference, to offer 'deepest condolences' on the death of the Duke of Edinburgh and congratulations on her birthday. The…Read more