The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales gathered in Leeds for their Autumn Plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall from 10-13 November 2025.
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An overall report on the bishops' autumn plenary. Statements were issued on assisted suicide and abortion, and environmental matters. A resolution was made on the Great Jubilee 2033. Video interviews are also available.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols offered a reflection on the bishops' autumn plenary meeting, describing it as “a time of encouragement and hope,”
The dignity and protection of human life was central to the bishops’ discussions during their autumn plenary meeting.
The Bishops of England and Wales called on the UK government to support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Bishop Richard Moth, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton and Lead Bishop for Prisons, reflected on the Church’s role in supporting those involved in the criminal justice system.
In October 2025, Bishop Stephen Wright, Chair of CAFOD, visited the remote Rushinga District in north eastern Zimbabwe. The visit was organised by CAFOD and Caritas in Zimbabwe.