United Kingdom

UK Church looks with cautious hopes to Catholic prime minister candidate

Jonathan Luxmoore · July 10, 2026

When—and if—Andy Burnham becomes prime minister of the United Kingdom later in July, he'll be the first ever to identify publicly as a Catholic.

Pope Leo assures archbishop of Canterbury of his prayers in message read after her installation

OSV News · March 27, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has assured Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the 106th archbishop of Canterbury and the first female to lead the Church of England, of his prayers and invoked "grace, mercy, and peace … in truth and love."

UK church leaders, pro-life advocates say Britain now has 'most extreme' abortion legislation

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 19, 2026

Religious leaders and pro-life advocates are raising alarms about changes to abortion laws in Britain after the House of Lords advanced legislation that would remove penalties for women who terminate their pregnancies.

Amid UK–China talks, Jimmy Lai’s daughter finds hope in faith, calls for his release

Paulina Guzik · January 29, 2026

As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China, Jimmy Lai’s daughter Claire urges his release, grounding her appeal in faith and highlighting the human rights stakes and her father’s deteriorating conditions.

Pro-life groups welcome British cardinal's attack on 'irresponsible' assisted suicide bill

Jonathan Luxmoore · February 7, 2025

Pro-life groups welcomed comments by the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales bitterly criticizing attempts by government-aligned parliamentarians to rush through a bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide.