Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Catholic archbishop of Westminster, will offer a blessing to the king. This week, the Catholic faithful will offer special prayers a.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrates a Pontifical Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament at Corpus Christi Church, Maiden Lane, London, Sept. 11, 2021. / Mazur/cbcew.org.uk.London, England, May 3, 2023 / 12:30 pm (CNA).The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6, will be a historic moment for both the Catholic Church and the British monarchy, as well as the whole of the U.K.For the first time since the Reformation, a Catholic prelate will be formally participating in the coronation ceremony, along with other Christian leaders across the country who have been invited to formally bestow a blessing on the new king.The Order of Service, released by the Church of England, explains: "The progress of ecumenical relations since 1953 means that for the first time, this blessing is to be shared by Christian leaders across the country."The blessings will take place shortly after the archbishop of Canterbury formally crowns King Charles III, after which Westminster Abbey s bells w
Prayer and contemplation will accompany pomp and celebration on Saturday when King Charles III is anointed with vegan holy oil consecrated in Jerusalem and a crown is placed on his head by the Archbishop of Canterbury.