Autumn Plenary 2025

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales gathered in Leeds for their Autumn Plenary meeting at Hinsley Hall from 10-13 November 2025.

Overall Plenary Report - November 2025

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.

Plenary Reflection - Cardinal Nichols  

Cardinal Vincent Nichols offered a reflection on the bishops' autumn plenary meeting, describing it as “a time of encouragement and hope,”

Plenary Statement - Life Issues

The dignity and protection of human life was central to the bishops’ discussions during their autumn plenary meeting.

Plenary Statement - Environment

The Bishops of England and Wales called on the UK government to support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Prisons - Bishop Richard Moth

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.

Zimbabwe - Bishop Stephen Wright

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.