Cardinal Nichols: Traditional Rite Confirmations No Longer Permitted
Cardinal Nichols is president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, but signed the letter as the Archbishop of Westminster.
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English Cardinal Nichols to Grant Faculties to Priests Fulfilling Conditions of ‘Traditionis Custodes’
In his email to priests, Cardinal Nichols said that he was committed to ensuring that Masses in Westminster diocese were celebrated reverently and following the liturgical books.
Cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury Urge UK Government Not to Cut Foreign Aid Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced Nov. 25 that the government intended to abandon its commitment to the 0.7% target contained in the Conservative Party’s 2019 general election manifesto.
Cardinal Nichols Says He Has ‘No Wish to Walk Away’ as Bishops Launch Safeguarding Overhaul
In a personal statement shared with journalists at a press conference Friday, the cardinal said that the report had “brought together a picture of abuse inflicted in the Catholic Church over a period of 50 years.”
Abuse Inquiry Faults English Cardinal and the Vatican
In a Nov. 11 statement, Cardinal Nichols said that the findings marked “an important moment in our safeguarding journey in the Catholic Church.”
Obituary: Rabbi Jonathan Lord Sacks
Internationally, Rabbi Sacks was a prolific author and speaker, addressing several Vatican-convened conferences on marriage and the family, as well as acting as a champion of religious freedom internationally.
Cardinal Nichols of England Welcomes Return of Public Masses from July 4
Throughout the coronavirus crisis, the government has permitted churches to host funerals, under strict conditions, and to livestream liturgies, but not to perform baptisms or weddings.
Catholic Churches in England to Reopen After 80-Day Closure
Cardinal Nichols, who is president of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, continued: “Not every Catholic church will be open on June 15. Local decisions and provision have to lead this process. But it is a great blessing, for individuals and for the benefit of all in society, that church doors will again be open.
Cardinal: Beware of ‘Self-Pity’ Over Church Closures
Bishops in the country have faced mounting calls from Catholics to reopen churches and allow congregations at Masses while respecting social distancing rules.
UK Bishops Call for Prayers as Boris Johnson Admitted to Intensive Care
The official account of the Catholic National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady at Walsingham echoed Cardinal Nichols’ call for prayer, tweeting Monday: “We need to pray for our Prime Minister.”
