RMC Briefing: Bishop Richard Moth, the new Archbishop of Westminster
Bishop Richard Moth, the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, has been chosen as the next Archbishop of Westminster, taking over from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has held the role for 16 years. In this briefing, guests spoke of his character and their experience of working with him.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols retires
Catherine Pepinster assesses Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ leadership of the Catholic church of England and Wales over 16 years, a time of rapid change in church and society
Religion news 19 December 2025
Speculation that Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ successor will be announced today; Jewish children living in fear in Britain ‘has become normalised’; Sydney Catholic cathedral Christmas light show becomes memorial to Bondi Beach victims; Chaplains offering support to overworked shop staff in the Christmas rush
