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UK bishop responds to report saying Catholics reduced Mass attendance due to abuse crisis
A recent study in the U.K. showed that a third of Catholics who previously went to Mass have reduced their... Read more
UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales followed the Vatican’s lead in their April 24 statement “Intricately Woven by the... Read more
English bishop-elect whose installation was canceled returns to ministry
“The diocese communicates that Canon Whitehead has resumed his duties as parish priest of St. John the Evangelist in Bath,”... 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 bishops say law criminalizing prayer outside of abortion clinics is discriminatory
Catholic bishops in the United Kingdom said a new law criminalizing prayer and outreach outside abortion clinics discriminates against people... Read more
Holy Communion from the chalice reintroduced in the UK: What about the U.S.?
The bishops of England and Wales announced that the distribution of holy Communion from the chalice during Mass will resume... Read more
England and Wales no longer Christian ‘by default,’ census shows
The latest census shows Christians there are now a minority, while the number of people who have no religious affiliation... Read more
Catholic Church apologizes ‘unreservedly’ after English child sex abuse inquiry
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has offered an “unreserved apology” to all sexual abuse victims who have suffered... Read more
Gothic Revival reborn: Nottingham Cathedral receives grant to ‘Restore Pugin’
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin’s design of St. Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham, England, is to be restored and brought back to... 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
English diocese committed to protecting threatened mural of the Crucifixion
The Diocese of Salford, UK has reiterated its commitment to preserving and protecting a historic Catholic mural, following increasing concerns... Read more
Here's how Catholics will pray for Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
As the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as monarch, the Catholic Bishops’... Read more
Prince Charles marks 100 years of society supporting Catholic archbishops of Westminster
The Society of St. Augustine of Canterbury was founded in 1922. Read more
As Covid-19 weakens, time for Catholics in England and Wales to return to Mass, bishops say
Catholics in England and Wales should come back to Mass now that the dangers of the Covid-19 pandemic have receded,... Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop to lead 2 Catholic dioceses in Wales
Bishop Mark O’Toole will oversee the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Diocese of Menevia. Read more
English police guidelines change after Catholic MP dies without Last Rites
Police guidelines in the U.K. have changed to allow clergy to assist badly injured crime victims after Catholic MP David... Read more
Catholic bishops of England and Wales to join Pope Francis in Ukraine-Russia consecration
‘I have been touched by the Holy Father’s initiative,’ said Bishop Mark O’Toole. Read more
Catholic archbishop ‘did the right thing’ in LGBT author dispute, says education consultant
The author’s visit was canceled and school governors who supported the book-signing event removed. Read more
Priests bear heaven's promises, cardinal says at ordination of former Anglican bishop
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster reflected on the priesthood on Saturday, preaching at the Mass of the priestly ordination of... Read more
Retired Anglican bishop Peter Forster becomes Catholic, news report confirms
Peter Forster, a former Anglican Bishop of Chester, was received into the Catholic Church in Scotland last year, a Church... Read more
