RMC Briefing: Bishop Richard Moth, the new Archbishop of Westminster

Bishop Richard Moth, the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, has been chosen as the next Archbishop of Westminster, taking over from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has held the role for 16 years.In his first press conference, he introduced himself to the public, mentioning his years as Bishop to the Forces, and his work in prisons, commitment to social justice and initiatives with mental health issues.In this briefing, guests spoke of his character and their experience of working with him. They spoke of his pastoral strengths and calmness, and the issues which will face him in his in-tray. Ruth Peacock hosted with guests including:Catherine Pepinster, journalist and authorProfessor Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University, TwickenhamProf James Kelly, Associate Professor in the History of Catholicism, University of DurhamProf Stephen Bullivant, Professor of Theology and the Sociology of Religion, Benedict XVI Centre for Religion, Ethics and SocietyLiam Allmark, Head of Communications, Jesuit Refugee ServiceFr Dominic Robinson SJ, Parish Priest at Farm Street ChurchSister Gemma Simmonds, Senior research fellow of the Margaret Beaufort Institute in CambridgeLinksWebsite: https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/X: https://x.com/RelMedCentreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/religion-media-centre/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCthZf6RVTqJki6oTQTB6qmwContact [email protected](+44) 0203 970 0709