Nuncio Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/vatican/nuncio/ England and Wales Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:39:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Nuncio Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/vatican/nuncio/ 32 32 174395915 Communication of the Apostolic Nunciature of Great Britain https://www.cbcew.org.uk/communication-of-the-apostolic-nunciature-of-great-britain/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/communication-of-the-apostolic-nunciature-of-great-britain/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:46:00 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=112405 In response to repeated requests for clarification regarding the confidential meeting between the Apostolic Nuncio and the Episcopal members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales held on November 13 concerning the application of Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio, Traditionis Custodes, the Apostolic Nunciature in Great Britain expresses regret for the unauthorised disclosure of information […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/communication-of-the-apostolic-nunciature-of-great-britain/feed/ 0 112405 Papal Nuncio celebrates historic Catholic Mass in Canterbury Cathedral https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-nuncio-celebrates-historic-catholic-mass-in-canterbury-cathedral/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-nuncio-celebrates-historic-catholic-mass-in-canterbury-cathedral/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:57:00 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=107375 The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Pope Leo’s representative to the Church in Great Britain, has celebrated a historic Catholic Mass in Canterbury Cathedral to mark the Translation of St Thomas of Canterbury. The saint, more commonly known as Thomas Becket, was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He was […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-nuncio-celebrates-historic-catholic-mass-in-canterbury-cathedral/feed/ 0 107375 Lord Mayor joins Papal Nuncio and Spanish embassy to remember flood victims https://www.cbcew.org.uk/lord-mayor-joins-papal-nuncio-and-spanish-embassy-to-remember-flood-victims/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/lord-mayor-joins-papal-nuncio-and-spanish-embassy-to-remember-flood-victims/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:15:36 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=99435 Victims of Valencia’s recent floods were remembered at a requiem mass held at St James’s, Spanish Place Church, with embassy officials and the Spanish community leading the tributes. The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Robert Rigby, represented the people of Westminster at the well-known venue. Also present was the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, His Excellency Archbishop […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/lord-mayor-joins-papal-nuncio-and-spanish-embassy-to-remember-flood-victims/feed/ 0 99435 Cardinal lauds strong bond between Pope Francis and British Catholics as he welcomes new Nuncio https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-lauds-strong-bond-between-pope-francis-and-british-catholics-as-he-welcomes-new-nuncio/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-lauds-strong-bond-between-pope-francis-and-british-catholics-as-he-welcomes-new-nuncio/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 16:35:00 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=75697 At a special Mass to welcome the new Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, Cardinal Vincent Nichols described the Catholics of England and Wales as “a faithful people” with a “depth of faith in our history and in our hearts.” Just hours after presenting his credentials to the newly crowned King Charles III, His Excellency Archbishop […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-lauds-strong-bond-between-pope-francis-and-british-catholics-as-he-welcomes-new-nuncio/feed/ 0 75697 Pope appoints Archbishop Maury Buendía new Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-appoints-archbishop-maury-buendia-new-apostolic-nuncio/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-appoints-archbishop-maury-buendia-new-apostolic-nuncio/#respond Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=74402 Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain. Commenting on the news, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, said: “I welcome the appointment of Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía as Papal Nuncio to Great Britain. On behalf […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-appoints-archbishop-maury-buendia-new-apostolic-nuncio/feed/ 0 74402 Outgoing Nuncio’s farewell address to the faithful of England and Wales https://www.cbcew.org.uk/outgoing-nuncios-farewell-address-to-the-faithful-of-england-and-wales/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/outgoing-nuncios-farewell-address-to-the-faithful-of-england-and-wales/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:26:54 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=69753 His Excellency Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, the outgoing Papal Nuncio to Great Britain, gave this farewell address in Westminster Cathedral on Monday, 19 December 2022. Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gugerotti Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches. Farewell Address Every human story has an end. Only God is eternal. And since his name is […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/outgoing-nuncios-farewell-address-to-the-faithful-of-england-and-wales/feed/ 0 69753 Cardinal to Nuncio: May your faithful obedience be “a strong characteristic of the faith in these lands” https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-to-nuncio-may-your-faithful-obedience-be-a-strong-characteristic-of-the-faith-in-these-lands/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-to-nuncio-may-your-faithful-obedience-be-a-strong-characteristic-of-the-faith-in-these-lands/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:28:22 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=69713 Cardinal Vincent Nichols has praised the ministry and service of the Apostolic Nuncio at a special Mass of Thanksgiving in Westminster Cathedral for His Excellency Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti. Pope Francis has appointed the former Nuncio to Great Britain Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches. Full Homily In these days, and as we approach […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-to-nuncio-may-your-faithful-obedience-be-a-strong-characteristic-of-the-faith-in-these-lands/feed/ 0 69713 Papal Nuncio to Great Britain appointed prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-nuncio-to-great-britain-appointed-prefect-of-the-dicastery-for-the-eastern-churches/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-nuncio-to-great-britain-appointed-prefect-of-the-dicastery-for-the-eastern-churches/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:22:54 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=68910 Pope Francis has appointed His Excellency Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, until now Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, as prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches. He succeeds Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as prefect. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference, thanked the Nuncio for his kindness and insight: “I thank Archbishop Gugerotti for his service […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/papal-nuncio-to-great-britain-appointed-prefect-of-the-dicastery-for-the-eastern-churches/feed/ 0 68910 Nuncio brings Pope’s Blessing to Asylum Seekers housed at Napier Barracks https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-brings-popes-blessing-to-asylum-seekers-housed-at-napier-barracks/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-brings-popes-blessing-to-asylum-seekers-housed-at-napier-barracks/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:17:22 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=65045 For the second time this year, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, the Pope’s representative to Great Britain, visited asylum seekers housed in a former army barracks in Kent to bring the Holy Father’s special blessing and greetings to them as they seek the prospect of a better life without persecution. The Apostolic Nuncio saw Pope Francis’ simple […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-brings-popes-blessing-to-asylum-seekers-housed-at-napier-barracks/feed/ 0 65045 Nuncio visits asylum seekers at Napier Barracks in Kent https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-visits-asylum-seekers-at-napier-barracks-in-kent/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/nuncio-visits-asylum-seekers-at-napier-barracks-in-kent/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:32:17 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=63757 The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, visited people housed in former army barracks in Folkestone to show the Pope’s solidarity with them as they look to a better future. Spending the morning of Thursday, 31 March at Napier Barracks, Archbishop Gugerotti, listened to the asylum seekers’ stories and learned more about their struggles: “I came […]

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