The Prince of Wales has thanked all those who have been involved in the development of the Covid-19 vaccine, saying people can ‘look forward with renewed hope.’ Prince Charles, 72, and the Duchess of Cornwall, 73, today braved chilly weather and donned colourful masks as they attended a morning church service at Salisbury Cathedral to mark … Read more
A monument at St Paul’s Cathedral depicting a hero of the Battle of Waterloo also known as the ‘Tyrant of Trinidad’ could be removed as part of a probe into offensive statues. The memorial to Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton, which is surrounded by angels and a lion, is one of several being reviewed as part … Read more
He is one of the world’s most famous opera singers and has sold over 90million records worldwide. And Andrea Bocelli looked in good spirits as he performed on the steps of Sicily’s Noto Cathedral in Noto on Saturday. The tenor, 62, cut a dapper figure for the performance, donning a dark red blazer with a black … Read more
A British-born computer whizz who died from leukaemia aged 15 has been placed on the path to sainthood during a beatification ceremony at a cathedral in Italy. Carlo Acutis, who was born in London in 1991 to Italian parents before moving as a child to Milan, was honoured with a ceremony at the Basilica of San Francesco … Read more
St Paul’s Cathedral is evacuated due to gas leak as 250 staff and visitors from church and nearby businesses are told to leave while 80ft cordon is set up 50 people evacuated from St Paul’s and 200 told to leave nearby buildings London Fire Brigade called to reports of a gas main leaking into a … Read more
Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds had their son Wilfred christened a Catholic, the largest Catholic cathedral in England and Wales has confirmed. Westminster Cathedral said the couple had their four-month-old son baptised there in a ceremony on September 12 by Father Daniel Humphreys. It is understood the christening was a small ceremony held … Read more
Brooklyn Beckham could reportedly be set to wed his fiancée Nicola Peltz at St Paul’s Cathedral, according to the Sun. The 21-year-old photographer’s parents David, 45, and Victoria, 46, are able to request to hold Brooklyn’s marriage at the iconic landmark due to their OBE status. Choosing the London cathedral as the couple’s wedding venue comes with … Read more
A socially distanced crowd gathered as the body of John Hume arrived in Londonderry on Tuesday night, ahead of his funeral. Members of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) he led for two decades formed a guard of honour in black face masks, holding lit candles as his cortege arrived at St Eugene’s Cathedral … Read more
French police investigate Rwandan refugee, 39, after he admitted arson attack on Nantes cathedral Rwandan refugee, 39, admitted he was responsible for the cathedral inferno Questioned for second time yesterday and confessed to fire early this morning Took 104 firefighters to tackle the blaze which started in three places on July 18 By Lydia Catling … Read more
Sheffield Cathedral disbands 40-strong choir in bid for ‘fresh start’ to better reflect diversity of worshippers Sheffield Cathedral to replace choir for singers from ‘mixed urban community’ The 40-strong choir was mainly made up of private school students in local area Letters have been sent to parents of children in the choir telling them of … Read more