February 12, 2026

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Cardinal joins council of European bishops

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has been elected a vice-president of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences.

Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco was elected president and Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki as a second vice-president.

Bishop hails extra funding for prisons

Bishop Richard Moth has said he is “very encouraged” by a government promise of £14 million to pay for extra staff at prisons.

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