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King hears of persecuted Christians during service at Westminster Abbey

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe told the story of his friend Pierre Claverie, Bishop of Oran, Algeria, who was killed in 1996.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

UK cardinal’s final reflections before entering conclave to elect new pope

Cardinal Vincent Nichols is one of more than 130 electors

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Papal conclave begins – what is it and how long might it take?

The secret meeting of cardinals to elect a new pope is beginning on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Cardinals meeting for first time since Pope’s death as funeral preparations begin

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88 following a cerebral stroke

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Cardinals to meet for first time since Pope’s death to confirm funeral details

Pope Francis, 88, died after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?

There are only five cardinals in the UK and Ireland

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Women's role in Catholic Church tops agenda as Pope Francis opens second phase of big reform project

Pope Francis' big Catholic reform project has opened with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

Pope's big meeting on women and the future of the church wraps up — with some final jabs

Pope Francis’ monthlong meeting on the future of the Catholic Church is wrapping up

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023