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Cardinal Vincent Nichols condemns words and symbols ‘co-opting Christianity’
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, and other English faith leaders condemned the “co-opting”... Read more
In Virginia, a Marian shrine reaches back through 1,000 years of Christian history
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham in Williamsburg, Virginia, is part of a thousand-year history of Marian devotion... Read more
British royal family set to have first Catholic funeral in centuries
The first Catholic funeral of a member of the British royal family since the Anglican Reformation will take place at... Read more
7 Catholic bishops join record-breaking UK March for Life in London
Held in a festive atmosphere and under warm, sunny September skies, organizers estimated 10,000 participants took part in the 10th... Read more
King Charles III becomes first monarch to visit Newman’s Birmingham Oratory
The provost of the Birmingham Oratory, Oratorian Father Ignatius Harrison, said it was a very brief but joyful visit that... Read more
Oratory priest in London calls Catholic politicians to confession before Communion
During a homily at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Father Julian Large referred to the recent and... Read more
England’s WeBelieve festival to showcase beauty and diversity of the Catholic Church
The historic Catholic festival in the U.K. will blend tradition and worship with a focus on unity. Read more
Surge in adults entering Church in England this Easter prompted by internet, tradition
Almost all English dioceses reported a significant increase in both catechumens and candidates at the Rite of Election at the... Read more
Gothic Revival cathedral in Nottingham to shine again with historic grant
Nottingham’s St. Barnabas Cathedral in England has been awarded an approximately $2.2 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund... Read more
English seminary in Rome commemorates Martyrs’ Day on St. Ralph Sherwin’s feast
On Dec. 1, the Venerable English College in Rome commemorates the martyrdom of some of the school’s former students. Read more
Sister Wilhelmina’s order expands to English abbey founded by St. Thomas More’s family
The order was welcomed by Archbishop Bernard Longley of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, England, who invited them to consider the... Read more
On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, archbishop of Westminster, was asked to respond to remarks by Lord Falconer of Thoroton. Read more
Installation of new bishop in England deferred for a second time
For the second time in less than a year, the installation of a bishop has been deferred in the Diocese... Read more
London archdiocese releases choir videos to share ‘power of worship through music’
“The Church’s musical tradition is a treasure of inestimable value, and musicians have a duty to preserve this great tradition,”... Read more
Catholic archbishop prays for ‘peace, healing, and justice’ after UK stabbing attack
Three children died in the stabbing attack, which occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the northwest English town... Read more
British lords, celebrities call on Vatican to preserve ‘treasure’ of Latin Mass
In a Tuesday letter, a wide cross-section of English cultural fixtures openly implored the Vatican to refrain from restricting the... Read more
UK Catholic bishop urges Catholics to consider end-of-life issues before general election
Bishop Mark Davies of the Shrewsbury Diocese has issued a letter urging Catholics to consider candidates’ positions on euthanasia and... Read more
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