In the days following Pope Francis’ death, until his funeral, paper books of condolence were available in the Holy Souls Chapel and, indeed, many tomes were filled.
For those who still wish to pay their respects, an online book of condolence is available on the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales’ website.
May he rest in peace.
In the days following Pope Francis’ death, until his funeral, paper books of condolence were available in the Holy Souls Chapel and, indeed, many tomes were filled. For those who still wish to pay their respects, an online book of condolence is available on the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales’ website. May he rest…
On Saturday 26 April, at 9am BST (10am in Rome), Pope Francis’ funeral will be broadcast across the world. To allow for this, the 10.30am Mass has been cancelled. The 8am (Requiem) and 12.30pm (livestreamed) will go ahead as normal. May he rest in peace.
Following the sad news of our Holy Father Pope Francis’ death in the Casa Santa Marta, there will be a Requiem Mass at all scheduled Masses, for three days, and the Cathedral will remain open until 8pm for the three nights. For the remainder of the nine days of mourning, one Requiem Mass a day…
Recently, Fr Patrick van der Vorst (Precentor) and Christian Art produced a new video explaining the significance of the Great Rood, the 30ft cross dominating the Cathedral Nave. To watch on YouTube, click here, and for more information on Christian Art, click here.
Tomorrow, Friday 29 November 2024, the House of Commons will vote on the second reading of the proposed bill to legalise assisted suicide. This bill stands in stark contrast with the innate sanctity of every human life, and must be opposed at all costs. Every country where such an act has been legalised, safeguards have…
On 27 April 2025, Pope Francis will Canonise Blessed Carlo Acutis, making him the first millennial saint. This is of particular interest here in Westminster Cathedral as Bl Carlo’s grandparents were married here in 1963. To read more about this connection, read Bishop Nicholas Hudson’s statement here.
We are delighted to share the news that, earlier today (5 November), Royal Mail launched five UK cathedrals by artist Judy Joel, as their special stamp collection for Christmas 2024. Included in these five edifices is Westminster Cathedral, representing London and the Roman Catholic Church in this country. Cardinal Vincent Nichols commented in a video:…
Earlier this afternoon, we welcomed many members of the Neocatechumenal Way, in full voice, for Mass with Cardinal Vincent Nichols, in thanksgiving for fifty years in Great Britain. The icon, by artist and founder Kiko Argüello, contains the mysterious words addressed to him by the Virgin Mary in a vision in 1959: ‘It is necessary…
‘This Wednesday, 16 October 2024, a bill will be introduced to Parliament proposing a change in the law to permit assisted suicide. The debate will continue for a number of months, in society and in Parliament, before a definitive vote is held there. This puts in the spotlight crucial questions about the dignity of human…
Westminster Cathedral Choir is widely considered to be one of the finest choirs in the world. Since its foundation in 1901 it has occupied a unique and enviable position at the forefront of English church music. The Choir has now entered an exciting new chapter under Simon Johnson, the Master of Music, who is very successfully looking…
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