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UK Bishops Pray for Peace amid Widespread Violent Protests Over Stabbing Attack

Aug 6, 2024

Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants.

Then, Prince Charles attends the Society of St. Augustine of Canterbury centenary reception at Archbishop’s House, Westminster, England, May 10, 2022. | Mazur/cbcew.org.uk.

English Cardinal Offers Prayers for King Charles III after Cancer Diagnosis

Feb 5, 2024

King Charles, 75, underwent treatment recently for an enlarged prostate and an unspecified cancer was discovered during that treatment.

Rendition of the Eternal Wall interactive monument being constructed near Birmingham, England, featuring a million prayers. It is expected to be completed in 2026. | Photo courtesy of Eternal Wall

Christian Monument "Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer" Being Constructed in England

Aug 26, 2023

The building of a major Christian monument in the heart of the United Kingdom is expected to be completed by 2026.

The Imperial State Crown, Sceptre, and wreath of symbolic flowers adorn the coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the gun carriage for the funeral procession, Sept. 19, 2022. | Credit: Kelly Chow/Shutterstock

A Guide to the Christian — and Catholic — Symbolism in King Charles III’s Coronation

May 5, 2023

King Charles III will be crowned on Saturday in Westminster Abbey in the first royal coronation since that of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago. The coronation will be a Christian service, centered on the celebration of holy communion in an Anglican (Church of England) liturgy.

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce | ADF UK

UK Parliament Makes it Illegal to Pray Near Abortion Facilities

Mar 7, 2023

Britain’s House of Commons approved legislation Tuesday to create “buffer zones” around abortion facilities that would prohibit a wide range of behavior, including silent prayer.

Archbishop Justin Welby in Łódź, Poland, July 21, 2016. | Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk

"Service in life, hope in death": Archbishop of Canterbury at Queen’s Funeral Service

Sep 19, 2022

In his sermon at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today, the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, praised the Christian faith and example of the late monarch.

Queen Elizabeth greets Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2014. Vatican Media

Pope Francis Praises Queen Elizabeth’s "steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ"

Sep 8, 2022

Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the head of the Church of England.

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Vatican, April 3, 2014. | Lauren Cater/CNA.

BREAKING NEWS: Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

Sep 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world, died at the age of 96 Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after a brief illness.

Nurse Mary Onuoha holds the cross on her necklace. Christian Concern.

Nigerian-born Catholic Nurse Unfairly Dismissed Over Cross Necklace, UK Tribunal Rules

Jan 7, 2022

The verdict was hailed as a ‘landmark ruling.’

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Trooping of the Colour in London, England, June 16, 2012./ Catchlight Media/Featureflash via Shutterstock.

Cardinal Nichols Leads Catholic Community in Mourning Death of Prince Philip at age 99

Apr 9, 2021

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the Catholic community Friday in mourning the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99.