News from the Vatican
- Following a weekend of anti-migrant violence in Torre Pacheco, Spain, marked by far-right attacks on North African youths, the Bishop of Cartagena condemns the unrest and calls for peace, coexistence, and Christian witness in the face of rising tensions. Read all
- Fr. Lowrent Kamwanza of the Missionaries of Africa tells Vatican News that safeguarding children and vulnerable persons against all forms of abuse is an ongoing process of conversion, formation and accountability. Read all
- UN agencies warn of imminent collapse as bombings, hunger and forced displacement continue. Read all
- A security officer is killed and 3 seminarians are kidnapped in an armed attack at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Edo State, Nigeria. Read all
- For five weeks on Flores Island, 26 parishes partake in processions and prayers ahead of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read all
News from the Diocese
- It is with sad news we announce the death of Fr Michael Stewart, earlier this morning (1 July 2025). He died peacefully at St Anne’s Care Home in Stoke Newington where he had recently taken up residence. Fr Michael was born in Newport, south…
- Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the International Affairs Department of the Bishops’ Conference and Moderator of the Holy Land Coordination, has condemned the alarming escalation in settler violence taking place in the West Bank town of…
- What does it mean to be a parish today? It’s more than a building or a Sunday routine; it’s a place where faith is lived in community with others. As the Church teaches in Sacrosanctum Concilium, local parishes are ‘the visible Church…
- On Thursday 3 July, retiring teachers nominated by their schools were invited to Westminster Cathedral for a special Mass, followed by a ‘Celebration of Service’ reception. Cardinal Nichols, who celebrated the Mass, expressed his gratitude to…
- Caritas Westminster is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 ‘Love in Action’ Volunteering Awards, recognising outstanding volunteers from across the Diocese of Westminster. Returning for the fourth time since their…