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The outside of Manchester Arena. A bomb was exploded in the foyer at the end of a concert May 22, 2017,

Manchester bishop: There is 'no justification' for horrific attack (Updated)

May 23, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

After what has been deemed a terrorist attack killed 22 people – mostly youth – at a theater in Manchester... Read more

Princess Diana.

Priest related to Princess Diana on the path to sainthood

Aug 31, 2016

A relative of Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry has moved one step closer to sainthood.    Read more

London.

For Bishop Davies, 'British values' come from human dignity, not politicians

Apr 7, 2015

It is more important than ever for the British people to hear about Jesus Christ, who reveals the dignity and... Read more

Service of Compline for the Reception of the Remains of King Richard III.

Catholics in England gather to pray for Richard III, one of their own

Mar 25, 2015

In preparation for the reinterment of the remains of Richard III, a 15th century English king whose body was only... Read more

Pilgrims pray for all cardinals and bishops who died in the last year at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 3, 2014.

'Year for Vocations': English diocese stresses universal call to sainthood

Dec 2, 2014

Alongside the Year for Consecrated Life called for by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Shrewsbury, England, is observing 2015 as... Read more

Bishop John Arnold during vespers with Focolare in September 2011.

New bishop of Salford, England accepts appointment with trepidation

Sep 30, 2014

Bishop John Arnold, who was appointed Tuesday as Bishop of Salford, said that while the move will be a new... Read more

Bishop Ralph Heskett C.Ss.R. Courtesy of the Diocese of Hallam.

Pope names bishop for England's Hallam diocese

May 20, 2014

Pope Francis on May 20 appointed Bishop Ralph Heskett of Gibraltar to become the next Bishop of Hallam in England’s... Read more

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury preaches in Shrewsbury Cathedral March 9, 2014. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.

English bishop: assisted suicide bill threatens vulnerable

Apr 22, 2014

Catholic Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury, England, has warned that a British proposal to legalize assisted suicide would change “long-established... Read more

English bishops aim to harvest fruits from Year of Faith

Dec 4, 2013

Two Catholic bishops in England – Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury and Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth – have written... Read more