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Britain to get its first Catholic medical school in 2026

Nov 5, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“We are proud to be London’s Catholic university and to launch the first school of medicine at a Catholic university... Read more

Children with the Southwark Singing Programme sing the hymn “The Power of the Cross” at St. George's Cathedral in Southwark, London, Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

London archdiocese releases choir videos to share ‘power of worship through music’

Oct 4, 2024

By Daniel Payne

“The Church’s musical tradition is a treasure of inestimable value, and musicians have a duty to preserve this great tradition,”... Read more

The exhibition on "Spain and the Hispanic World" features an opulent vision of the Flight into Egypt by an unknown 18th-century Peruvian artist. The work is from the Hispanic Society of America.

Catholicism makes a comeback in London

Mar 4, 2023

By Lucien de Guise

It’s not often that you see Catholic culture featured at the city’s major museums. Read more

Friar Benet’s Kitchen in Canning Town, East London, England.

‘It’s a beautiful thing’: Meet the friars feeding the hungry during the pandemic

Apr 9, 2021

In London, England, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are continuing to feed the hungry despite the challenges of the... Read more

Police halt a Good Friday liturgy at Christ the King Church in Balham, London, England, April 2, 2021

Polish Catholic parish in London: Police ‘grossly exceeded powers’ in halting Good Friday service

Apr 3, 2021

A Polish Catholic parish in London, England, has said it believes that police “grossly exceeded their powers” when they halted... Read more

Fr. Paschal Uche at his ordination in Brentwood Cathedral, Essex, England, Aug. 1, 2020. Ordination photo

Young Catholic who greeted Benedict XVI in Britain becomes a priest

Sep 18, 2020

Ten years ago, Paschal Uche greeted Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of young people in his country. Today, he is... Read more

How the Catholic Church is helping London's new homeless

Jul 28, 2020

People made homeless as a result of the coronavirus pandemic will “need a lot of help” to get their lives... Read more

Catholic priest and doctor: Coronavirus crisis a ‘window of opportunity’ for the homeless

Jun 18, 2020

A Jesuit doctor serving the homeless in London has said that the coronavirus crisis has opened a “window of opportunity”... Read more

Swiss policeman.

Swiss accounts frozen in Vatican property deal probe

May 29, 2020

Tens of millions of euros have been frozen in Swiss banks as part of the investigation into a Vatican property... Read more

The March for Life UK in London, May 5, 2018.

March for Life UK draws thousands to London

May 8, 2018

A Scottish bishop addressed the March for Life UK on Saturday, challenging pro-lifers to be courageous in sharing their witness.  Read more

English nuns offer free meals – but there's a catch

Oct 19, 2017

A group of religious sisters are offering free meals in a trendy neighborhood of London, but on one condition: the... Read more

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Charlie Gard will not be transferred to Vatican Hospital

Jul 4, 2017

The London hospital where Charlie Gard is living his last days has refused a transfer request from the Pediatric hospital... Read more

Refusal to teach LGBT issues could fail a Jewish school in Britain

Jun 27, 2017

A Jewish girls' school has received a failing report from a British education standards monitor because it did not teach... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow for victims of London Grenfell Tower fire

Jun 17, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the victims of a devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London, offering... Read more

Catholic bishops respond to tragic terrorist attacks in London

Jun 4, 2017

Catholic Cardinals and bishops throughout the world are offering their prayers after the terrorist attack in London last night that... Read more

A police officer stands guard near Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament on March 22, 2017 in London, England.

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack

Mar 23, 2017

By Elise Harris

After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more

 Westminster Bridge, Big Ben.

Prayers go out amid confusion, chaos following London attack

Mar 22, 2017

Church and government leaders offered prayers in the aftermath of an attack in London on Wednesday afternoon.  Read more