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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

A nationwide project to encourage local action against human trafficking and modern slavery in partnership with police and statutory agencies was launched at Our Lady Immaculate and St Andrew Parish, Hitchin on 30th November. The project aims to...Read more

Safe in Faith, a Caritas Westminster project, providing faith-based support to victims of domestic abuse, was recognised in the London Faith & Belief Community Awards in November 2023. The project was presented with the award in the Health &...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 Friday 1 Fr Reginald Dunkling withdrew from ministry in May 2020, and since that time has had no role in public ministry. Following his conviction, he does not and will not have any role in public ministry. The Diocese of Westminster has been...Read more

A welcome and reassuring feature of the Westminster Lourdes Pilgrimage is the red tabard worn by a Redcap. Without their selflessness, enthusiasm and generosity in service, there would not be a pilgrimage. They are so important to the day-today...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 7th November, the Catholic Police Guild of England and Wales celebrated their 100th annual Requiem Mass for all deceased police officers and staff. Celebrating the Mass was Cardinal Vincent Nichols, with Bishop Alan Williams and Bishop Tom...Read more

Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops' Conference, has welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling, on 15 Commenting on the decision, he said: 'I am greatly relieved that the proposal to send those seeking asylum to...Read more

Each Remembrance Sunday, Westminster Cathedral sees the celebration of a Mass for the fallen combatants of armed conflicts around the world. This year was no different, with members of the armed forces gathering with hundreds of other worshippers...Read more

Following the death of Indi Gregory on the morning of 13th November, Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham, and Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, have issued the following statement: 'With deep sadness we express our...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

Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life IssuesBishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, and Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham, commented on Tuesday 7 'The tragic situation of baby Indi Gregory is truly…Read more

A new report, published by Caritas Westminster, puts a spotlight on the voices and experience of migrants and refugees. The report, created following a "Wisdoms" listening exercise in partnership with the Mayday Trust, records the voices of...Read more