Bishop Mark Davies has said that parishes have seen “dramatic fall” in income as a result of the coronavirus lockdown

The Bishop of Shrewsbury accused the government of betraying its manifesto promise on Catholic schools

Bishop Davies said that mortal sin, or 'a lifestyle in contradiction with our Christian calling', must be confessed and repented before receiving the Eucharist

Brexit negotiations are a 'small issue' compared to repairing family life, Bishop Davies said

Bishop Mark Davies urged Catholics in his diocese to visit and adore the Blessed Sacrament

He also said the media backlash showed the 'extremes' to which commentators are moving

The policy could target 'the very faith in Christ on which our nation was built,' Bishop Davies said

The shrine is designed to recall a particular Marian devotion held by the people of Shrewsbury before the Reformation