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Former Anglican vicar becomes first bishop of UK ordinariate
The Vatican has announced a new leader of the ordinariate in Great Britain. Read more
English cardinal offers prayers for King Charles III after cancer diagnosis
King Charles, 75, underwent treatment recently for an enlarged prostate and an unspecified cancer was discovered during that treatment. Read more
UK bishop: Marriage is ‘at risk of being eradicated altogether’
During a sermon Oct. 14 at a Mass for a diocesan celebration of marriage, Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury encouraged... Read more
Annual Requiem Latin Mass canceled at Westminster Cathedral in London after 50 years
Due to the restrictions outlined in the 2021 motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, the Requiem Mass has been moved to a... Read more
England’s historic Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham gets new rector
The ancient medieval shrine is one of the oldest religious sites in England and is considered “a significant place in... Read more
Historic prayer book of priest who hid King Charles II goes on display
The 400-year-old Roman Missal is believed to have helped bring about the deathbed conversion of the monarch to Catholicism in... Read more
Pilgrims to walk 59 miles to England’s Our Lady of Walsingham shrine this summer
Known as “England’s Nazareth,” the popular shrine is located on the north coast of East Anglia and was established around... Read more
Catholic prelate to participate in British coronation for first time since Reformation
Along with other Christian leaders, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Catholic archbishop of Westminster, will bestow a special blessing on King Charles... Read more
Priest describes ‘pandemonium’ after 6 shot after funeral Mass at London Catholic church
Six people —including two children — were injured in a drive-by shooting Saturday at a Catholic church in North London. Read more
English bishop resigns, saying office is ‘too great a burden’
A bishop in the U.K. has taken the unusual step of announcing his resignation on the grounds that the office... Read more
The enduring legacy of St. Edmund Arrowsmith, martyred for celebrating the Mass
The hand of St. Edmund Arrowsmith has pride of place in the Church of St. Edmund and St. Oswald in... Read more
Why the heritage listing of this 'radical' English cathedral might signal a change in attitude
The first classical cathedral to be built in England since St. Paul’s Cathedral has achieved a coveted recognition that shows... Read more
English religious leaders: Ban on public worship is without scientific basis
Leaders of English religious communities, including Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, wrote to the prime minister Tuesday challenging a ban... Read more
Catholic bishops fight for public Masses as England prepares for second lockdown
Bishops in England have urged the government to permit Catholics to attend public Masses during a second nationwide lockdown beginning... Read more
Government throws England’s Catholic churches ‘lifeline’ grant for repairs
A Catholic archbishop thanked the government Monday for awarding a “lifeline” grant to Catholic churches in England. Read more
Church leaders pray for peace following stabbings in Birmingham, England
Catholic and Anglican leaders in Birmingham, England, said they were praying for peace Monday after an attack that left one... Read more
Abbot: monks are leaving historic Benedictine abbey in ‘very positive spirit’
An English Benedictine community’s decision to leave their home for the past two centuries will allow members to focus on... Read more
Bones found in church wall are 7th century saint, scientists say
Carbon dating confirmed that human remains discovered hidden in a church wall in 1885 are from the seventh century, and... Read more
In open letter, 500 British priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching
In an unusual move, nearly 500 British priests signed an open letter urging the fathers of the upcoming Synod on... Read more
A 'wee movie with a big message' for the people of Scotland
Scottish Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh is launching a new promo film across social media as he... Read more
