Various Catholic public servants along with those from other religious denominations in the UK, both lay and religious, were honoured in the New Year’s Honours list for 2025.
The list of honours, which recognised over 1,200 people from all across British society, ranging from the likes of sport to business to entertainment and politics, was bestowed by King Charles III.
Dr Gabriele Finaldi, Catholic director of the National Gallery in London, received a knighthood for services to Art and Culture, reportsIndependent Catholic News (ICN).














