April 2025

Among his many duties and decisions, the late Pope Francis clearly enjoyed the company of other people, drawing energy from them and returning their affection with a word of encouragement or sometimes with just a caring smile.

The Late Pope Francis | CBCEW Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and Archbishop of Westminster, said: “The …

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis dedicates his Easter Urbi et Orbi message to calling for peace worldwide, for global disarmament and for the release of prisoners.

Celebrating the joy of Easter during the morning Mass in Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Francis in his homily calls on us to hasten to seek the risen Lord, like the first disciples, and to renew the gift of hope within us, sharing with those we meet along our life journey.

Easter is the most important liturgical time for Catholics. It celebrates Jesus’s victory of sin and death and salvation for mankind. It is God’s greatest …

Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrating the Easter Vigil in Westminster Cathedral | CBCEW Cardinal Vincent Nichols has preached his homily for the Easter Vigil in Westminster …

Catholics gather for Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Credit: Zosia Czubak Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during …

Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the International Affairs department of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, offers this reflection on the Holy Land …

Cardinal Vincent Nichols in Westminster Cathedral for this year’s Chrism Mass | CBCEW Cardinal Vincent Nichols gave a homily today, 15 April, in Westminster Cathedral …

The Diocese of Westminster, which includes much of the capital city London, said it had 252 catechumens and over 250 candidates, making a total of …

Pope Francis wishes pilgrims a “Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week” in person during a surprise visit to Saint Peter’s Square at the conclusion of the Mass presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on his behalf.

In his homily read out during the celebration in Saint Peter’s Square marking Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Pope Francis calls on us to reflect on the Lord’s compassion that knows no limits, “how we are meant to carry our own cross during this Holy Week”, and help others “all around us” who bear the cross of suffering.

Table of Contents When is Holy Week?Palm SundayThe Chrism MassHoly MondayHoly TuesdayHoly WednesdayMaundy ThursdayGood FridayHoly SaturdayEaster VigilEaster Sunday Holy Week is the most important week …

Pope Francis holds a private audience at the Casa Santa Marta with Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, expressing his best wishes for their wedding anniversary.

Restoring Pugin project at Nottingham Cathedral | Nottingham Cathedral Nottingham Cathedral has been awarded a £1.69 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as part …

In his homily for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, Pope Francis says that “The sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns away indifference and gratitude nourishes hope.”

Bishop John Sherrington | CBCEW His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop John Sherrington as Archbishop of Liverpool. Ordained as a priest for the Diocese …