Vincent Nichols

Archbishop: Pope Has 'Won Hearts'

Posted 19.03.2013 | UK

The Catholic leader of England and Wales has spoken of his excitement over a fresh start for the Church ahead of the Pope's inauguration Mass. The ...

Love And Its Opponents: The Riddle of the Catholic Church's Stance On Gay Marriage

Kevin Childs | Posted 08.04.2013 | UK
Kevin Childs

There's a beautiful story in the Old Testament about two young men who meet and fall in love. Jonathan and David dedicate themselves to each other before their God in what is described as a covenant using words of great ceremony.

'Soho Masses' For Gay Catholics To End

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 02.01.2013 | UK

Gay masses in Soho are to be cancelled, according to the Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols, head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. ...

Gay Marriage: Archbishop Tells Catholics To Lobby MPs

PA | Posted 01.03.2013 | UK Politics

The leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales has urged the faithful to write to their MPs "as soon as possible" to oppose the Government's plans...

Poll: Three In Five Voters Back Gay Marriage

The Guardian | Posted 31.01.2013 | UK Politics

More than three in five voters support David Cameron's wish to introduce gay marriage, according to a poll conducted for the Guardian. The strong back...

'Gay Marriage Plans Are Undemocratic And A Shambles'

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 23.02.2013 | UK

The Archbishop of Westminster has described the Government's plans for gay marriage as undemocratic and a "shambles". Vincent Nichols, the leader ...

We Must Resist the Religious Push for Political Power

Terry Sanderson | Posted 07.05.2012 | UK Politics
Terry Sanderson

It's happening all around the world. An increasingly politicised Catholic Church is manufacturing confrontations with governments in an effort to increase its influence and revitalise its dwindling flocks.

Prayers For Bethlehem

PA | Posted 25.12.2011 | UK

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales offered prayers today for people in Bethlehem at risk of losing their homes. During his Midnig...