Church in England and Wales
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Unvaccinated Catholics asked not to attend Mass by English parish
The diocese said vaccination status should not be a “barrier” to attending Mass. Read more
English and Welsh bishops urge Catholics to renew commitment to Sunday Mass
But they acknowledged that the pandemic still posed obstacles to regular church attendance. Read more
Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes
The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more
‘A moment of great joy’: English cardinal ordains ex-Anglican bishop as Catholic priest
Fr. Michael Nazir-Ali was ordained at a Mass at an ordinariate church in London. Read more
Former Archbishop of Canterbury opposes proposed UK assisted suicide law
A prominent Anglican archbishop has added his voice to those of several Catholic bishops in England and Wales opposing the... Read more
In England and Wales, Catholic Church names former prosecutor to lead child protection efforts
Nazir Afzal, a prestigious Muslim barrister with a history of prosecuting gangs engaged in sexual abuse and grooming, is the... Read more
Catholic safeguarding commission reports rise in abuse allegations in England and Wales
The number of people facing concerns or allegations of abuse against children rose by 29% in a year, according to... Read more
Scotland's bishops protest against closure of churches amid new lockdown
The Scottish Catholic bishops have protested the closing of churches as part of Scotland’s newest coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Cardinal Nichols says he has ‘no wish to walk away’ as bishops launch safeguarding overhaul
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said Friday that he was committed to overseeing a major overhaul of safeguarding procedures in England and... Read more
English bishops adjust liturgical translation, following concern of CDW
The English and Welsh bishops' conference has decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman... Read more
Despite legal exemption, UK bishops close church buildings in response to coronavirus
The bishops of England and Wales have ordered the closure of all Catholic churches, even though they were exempted from... Read more
Prince Charles to attend Newman’s canonization in Rome
Prince Charles will attend the canonization of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman next month. Read more
English, Welsh bishops focus on joy in ad limina reflections
The bishops of England and Wales held their five-yearly ad limina visit to the Holy Father last week, at which... Read more
Epiphany, Ascension moved back to original dates in England and Wales
The Vatican has approved a decision from the Catholic bishops in England and Wales to move two Holy Days of... Read more
You've got questions (about death)? The Church has answers.
In the 14th century, approximately one third of the population of Europe - or anywhere from 75 million to 200... Read more
