Cardinal's News
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
Cardinal to unite with Pope in Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
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
Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE) have appealed for 'the immediate cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of invading forces and the observance of the Geneva Conventions.' They have also called upon 'churches everywhere to...Read more
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