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New Catholic bishop set to be installed at cathedral in Douglas
A new Catholic bishop will be officially installed in Douglas Sherrington was named as Archbishop of Liverpool by the late Pope Francis in early April. The archdiocese includes the Isle of is due to formally assume his new role following a ceremony at the Church of Saint Mary of the Isle at 14:00 Sherrington's installation at his "co-cathedral" - Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, 80 miles (129km) away across the Irish Sea - took place on 27 May. In addition to the Isle of Man, the archdiocese covers Merseyside as well as parts of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, and an area of Lancashire south-west of the River elevation of the Manx cathedral in November 2023 followed Douglas being awarded city status as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. Archbishop Sherrington moves from the Diocese of Westminster to succeed the Rt Rev Malcolm McMahon OP, who has been in the post since May McMahon submitted his resignation to the late pontiff last year, having reached the usual retirement age for bishops of Sherrington was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Nottingham in was also ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of Hilta in 2011. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Pope Francis 'was kind and dedicated to us all'
Religious leaders across the north-west of England have paid tribute to Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed the death of the Pope, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, at 07:35 local time (06:35 BST) on Easter Monday. It comes just a day after he appeared on the Vatican's St Peter's Square to wish "Happy Easter" to thousands of worshippers. Former Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool Malcolm McMahon told BBC Radio Merseyside Pope Francis always had Liverpool "very much in his affections". He said: "Locally, here in Liverpool, he always used to say to me 'ahh you're in Liverpool, the Napoli of England, the Naples of England'. "I didn't quite know what he meant by that but I think it referred to football, rather than pizzas. That was his little joke about Liverpool, he had Liverpool very much in his affections, in his mind." Pope Francis was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia. The governing of the Catholic Church will now be handled by the College of Cardinals, its most senior officials, until the new Pope is chosen. Bishop of Salford Rt Rev John Arnold, whose area covers a third of Lancashire's Catholic community, said he could only imagine how many people were "shocked and greatly saddened" by the news. He told BBC Radio Lancashire: "He was a wonderful, humble man. There was never any sense of 'I'm the Pope, I'm really important', there would always be a warm handshake and humour. "There was a real simplicity and humanity to the man. "Although there have been various episodes of illness in recent times, he has always shown such determination to fulfil his commitments and return to his ministry." The papal inauguration of Pope Francis was held on 19 March 2013 in St Peter's Square, with an estimated crowd of between 150,000 and 200,000 who came to witness. One of his final acts of his 12-year tenure as the head of the Catholic Church was to appoint Bishop John Sherrington as the new Archbishop of Liverpool, to succeed the Archbishop McMahon OP, who had been in the post since May 2014. The North West has the biggest proportion of Catholics outside of London, making up more than one in 10 of the population, according to St Mary's University. Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said the region sent its deepest sympathies to Catholics across Merseyside, the country and around the world. Dean of Liverpool, the Very Rev Dr Sue Jones, said the Church had lost an "inspirational leader". "His calls for justice and focus on the least in society is something that chimed strongly with all of us in Liverpool. "His teaching and pastoral care will have a long-lasting impact." Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Interim Bishop of Liverpool, said the Pope's leadership remained "steadfast through a rapidly changing world, shaped by many global events". "He was someone who 'smelt of the sheep' - a man of the people who was for the people". Pope Francis's life in pictures What next after the death of Pope Francis? Requiem masses will be held across the country in memory of Pope Francis. Lancaster Cathedral is holding a service on Monday at 19:00 BST, while Liverpool Cathedral has opened a prayer station in the Lady Chapel. Prof Anna Rowlands, of Durham University, spent two years seconded to the Vatican during Francis's papacy. The professor of Catholic social thought and practice said the pontiff had roared with laughter when she told him she was a Manchester United fan the first time. She said he wanted to know what football team she supported, and when she said she was a "genuine, bona fide Mancunian, Manchester United fan by origin", he had "roared laughing" and told his aide "you see, she must have a sense of humour". Read more stories from Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. Pope Francis dies aged 88 Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88 Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church Pope Francis' last public appearance on Easter Sunday
ITV News
21-04-2025
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Pope Francis would have felt 'at home' in Liverpool sharing same sense of humour, Archbishop says
Pope Francis shared the same sense of humour and warmth as those living in the North West and would have "felt at home" here, the Archbishop of Liverpool has said in tribute. The head of the Catholic church died aged 88 on Easter Monday following weeks of health issues, the Vatican confirmed. Paying tribute to the leader, the Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon, Archbishop of Liverpool, who met Pope Francis a number of times - most recently in January - said he was "deeply saddened by the news". "He was always smiling - at least when he saw me, of course he could have been laughing at me I don't know!" the Archbishop, who announced his retirement in March, said. 'He was a very happy, warm man. He had a deep kind of joy really within him. I think it came from that thing that we're all seeking, which is an inner peace.' Speaking of the North West and in particular Liverpool, he added: "I think the Holy Father would feel at home here because he had a great sense of humour just like the like Liverpudlians. "He also had a warmth which is I think common to most people in the North of England, and so they will miss him, they will identify with him and they will miss him all the more because of it.' The Pope was last seen in public on Easter Sunday, where he blessed thousands of people in St. Peter's Square. He was admitted to hospital in February for a respiratory crisis that developed into double pneumonia and stayed there for 38 days. Pope Francis had led the Catholic church for 12 years, was known for his forward-thinking and informality. 'He had an openness to the world,"Archbishop McMahon said. "He wanted the church to serve the world in many ways, and the way he saw, the best way, the way which the church had laid down at the second Vatican Council was to be open and generous and faithful to our tradition, but to interpret it in a way which was very, very inclusive.' He added that modern media meant many Catholics felt much closer to the Pope, taking him from "this kind of distant - mystical almost - figure" to "someone who we all know". The Right Reverend John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, also paid tribute to Pope Francis, saying he showed "such determination to fulfil his commitments and return to his ministry" despite his illnesses. In a statement he said: "Let us be grateful for the humble way in which he served the Church, putting aside the pomp and decoration of his office, to be among us. "From the first days of his papacy, he has shown his love for people and his determination to be close to those who came to him. "Let us be grateful for his teaching and all that he has done to help the Church to be true to Gospel values in our ever-changing world. "Let us give thanks for his concern for the environment which has done so much to make people within the Church and beyond aware of the dangers of climate change and the need for urgent action. "Let us be thankful for his example of welcome to all who might be even curious about a faith in Jesus Christ. "Every Pope must be a Pope for his time, and we give thanks for the achievements of Pope Francis' predecessors, but we recognise the courage and the dedication of Pope Francis in guiding us in unprecedented times where our world is seemingly overwhelmed by conflicts, migration, poverty and climate change." In 2023 the Bishop, alongside the Dean of Manchester and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visited the Vatican to meet with the Pope to discuss climate presented Pope Francis with some Heavenly Honey - made by bees from both Salford and Manchester Cathedrals. He was also given both Manchester United and Manchester City shirts.
BBC News
21-04-2025
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North West church leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
Religious leaders across the north-west of England have paid tribute to Pope Francis, who has died at the age of Vatican confirmed the death of the Pope, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, earlier on comes just a day after he appeared on the Vatican's St Peter's Square to wish "Happy Easter" to thousands of Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool Malcolm McMahon said he would remember the Pope as a "kind and welcoming priest and bishop". In a statement, the archbishop said: "I have many fond memories of meeting him, most recently in January at the first general audience of the Jubilee Year."Francis asked everyone who met him to never to forget to pray for him - let us assure him of our prayers that he would finally meet the good shepherd and gentle judge he so zealously served."Pope Francis was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double governing of the Catholic Church will now be handled by the College of Cardinals, its most senior officials, until the new Pope is chosen. 'Love for his people' Rt Rev Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury, said "Everyone who met Pope Francis during these past 12 years will remember his urgent request 'Please, pray for me'."As we accompanied Pope Francis with our prayers during his service of the Church as the Successor of the Apostle Peter, so in the hour of death, it is our first duty to pray for the soul of the man who so became a holy father for us all."Rt Rev John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, said he could only imagine how many people were "shocked and greatly saddened" by the news."Although there have been various episodes of illness in recent times, he has always shown such determination to fulfil his commitments and return to his ministry," he added."Let us be grateful for the humble way in which he served the church, putting aside the pomp and decoration of his office, to be among us. From the first days of his papacy, he has shown his love for people and his determination to be close to those who came to him." Pope Francis's life in picturesWhat next after the death of Pope Francis? The papal inauguration of Pope Francis was held on 19 March 2013 in St Peter's Square, with an estimated crowd of between 150,000 and 200,000 who came to of his final acts of his 12-year tenure as the head of the Catholic Church was to appoint Bishop John Sherrington as the new Archbishop of Liverpool, to succeed the Archbishop McMahon OP, who has been in the post since May 2014. Read more stories from Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X.
BBC News
05-04-2025
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John Sherrington: New Archbishop of Liverpool appointed by Pope
Bishop John Sherrington has been named the new Roman Catholic Archbishop of moves from the Diocese of Westminster to succeed the Rt Rev Malcolm McMahon OP, who has been in the post since May McMahon submitted his resignation to the Pope last summer having reached the age of 75, when bishops conventional Sherrington's installation will take place at Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral on 27 May. "I thank Pope Francis for his trust in me on my appointment as Archbishop of Liverpool which I accept with humility and joy," he said."I look forward to serving as shepherd of the historic and faith-filled church in the Archdiocese of Liverpool which is rich in its heritage of the English martyrs, Irish immigration, and now looks to the future."Archbishop Malcolm McMahon has served with love and generosity, and I am honoured to succeed him."Bishop Sherrington was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Nottingham in was ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of Hilta on in archdiocese covers Merseyside, parts of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, Lancashire, south west of the River Ribble, and the Isle of Man. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
