Catholic Church

Archbishop’s statement on the Draft Conversion Practices Bill: cbcew.org.uk/archbishops-st…

O God, who never allow the gates of hell
to prevail against your Church,
firmly founded on the apostolic rock,
grant her, we pray,
that through the intercession of Pope Saint Leo,
she may stand firm in your truth
and know the protection of lasting peace.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

Archbishop Richard Moth, President of the Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop of Westminster, has sent a message of prayerful support to the Chargé d’Affaires at the Polish Embassy in London on behalf of the Catholic community in England and Wales:

“The prayers of the Catholic community across England and Wales are with all those affected by the shootings in Krakow: for those who have died and their families and loved ones; for the police and emergency services and for all those who have been affected by this tragedy.

“In our prayers for peace, we remember too all in the Polish community here in England and Wales.

“Saint Faustina, pray for us.”

We pray this evening for the people killed and injured after the horrific shooting in Krakow as well as all affected and the emergency services. We pray, too, for the Polish community here in the UK after this tragedy #DivineMercy #Prayer

God, the Saviour of all nations,
you sent the Bishop Saint Willibrord from this land
to proclaim the Gospel to many peoples
and to confirm them in the faith;
grant us, at his intercession,
to witness to your steadfast love by word and deed,
so that your Church may increase
and grow strong in holiness.
Through Christ our Lord.