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Archbishop Bernard Longley

Prayerful congratulations to Archbishop Bernard Longley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, who has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV to two Vatican Dicasteries (departments in the central administrative function of the Catholic Church). Archbishop Bernard is to serve as a member of both the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. Responding to … Read more

Pope Leo XIV

Senior Church leaders have been reacting to the news of the appointment yesterday of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new leader of the worldwide Catholic community. Cardinal Prevost has taken the title Pope Leo XIV. (Photo credits: Vatican News/Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales) ______________ On behalf of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of … Read more

Pope Francis RIP

Regional and national Church leaders have responded to the death of His Holiness Pope Francis yesterday. His Grace the Most Revd Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, said, ‘As the remarkable pontificate of Pope Francis comes to a close all the faithful, Religious and clergy of our Archdiocese join in praying for the repose of his … Read more

Pilgrims of Hope

Every 25 years, the Roman Catholic Church holds a Jubilee Year. All members of the global Catholic Church family are called to participate in the Holy Year. It is a time to grow in faith and prayer, to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all creation. A key aspect of … Read more