Queen Elizabeth II
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For centuries this Catholic family has orchestrated Britain’s most Anglican royal events
The 18th Duke of Norfolk, current Earl Marshal Edward Fitzalan-Howard, continues his family’s important role in royal spectacles. Read more
Catholic leaders remember Queen Elizabeth II’s Christian faith
The pope and bishops around the world also praised the late queen’s steadfast devotion to her country throughout her 70-year... Read more
Pope Francis praises Queen Elizabeth’s ‘steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ’
Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s... Read more
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world,... Read more
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s encounters with five popes
England’s longest-serving monarch had her first meeting with a pope in 1951 while still a princess. Read more
Updated: Cardinal Nichols pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death at 96
“Even in my sorrow, shared with so many around the world, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II, England's longest reigning monarch, has met five popes in her lifetime, four of them as queen. Read more
English cardinal grateful to be honored by queen in annual New Year’s list
Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald received the award for interfaith work. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to Queen Elizabeth for death of Prince Philip
"His Holiness commends him to the merciful love of Christ our Redeemer." Read more
Cardinal Nichols leads Catholic community in mourning death of Prince Philip at age 99
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has led the Catholic community in mourning the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband. Read more
How Catholic leaders are responding to the Queen's prison reform speech
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales are ready to support the government’s proposed prison reforms outlined in Queen Elizabeth... Read more
Cricket for the Queen's birthday! Vatican to play Royal Household
Last year Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British history, and on Thursday she passed yet another... Read more
Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable reign – and what her faith has to do with it
She has met the Beatles. She speaks fluent French. She has survived 12 U.S. Presidents and she even has a... Read more
