I think there is, in our society, there is a growing fear of death, a fear of the circumstances in which I might die, a fear I might be over-treated or under-treated. But fear is always a bad guide. Death is part of life. Vincent Nichols badcircumstancedeath share on social
For a healthy society, those laws and conventions should always support marriage as an institution characterised by an openness to children and the responsibility of fathers and mothers remaining together to care for children born into their family. Vincent Nichols bearcarecharacterise share on social
I think it is quite remarkable actually that Pope Benedict has a sense of the variety of ways in which it is possible to be a Catholic. I think he is more comfortable with a plurality of expressions of Catholicism in different rites, traditions than many of us are. Vincent Nichols benedictcatholiccatholicism share on social
My parents would always trace the sign of the cross on our foreheads before they kissed us goodnight. Vincent Nichols crossforeheadgoodnight Change image and share on social
Sexual living is a reflection of God's love for us. It has two key qualities, which is faithfulness and creativity of new life. Vincent Nichols creativityfaithfulnessgod Change image and share on social
Pope John Paul II was a great presence on the stage. Pope Benedict is a much more gentle and refined person, and I think he benefits greatly from the television close-ups because he wants to engage in a dialogue, in conversation. He wants to put forward his views in a measured, eloquent, rational way. Vincent Nichols benedictbenefitclose share on social
The problem with God is that we want him to reveal Himself, and He doesn't. We will never understand God. Vincent Nichols godproblemreveal Change image and share on social
A Catholic understanding of priesthood is so strongly rooted in the historic actions of Jesus and in all their antecedents in the place of sacrifice in life. And those things... they are rooted to the role of the man. Vincent Nichols actionantecedentcatholic share on social
We're losing social skills, the human interaction skills, how to read a person's mood, to read their body language, how to be patient until the moment is right to make or press a point. Too much exclusive use of electronic information dehumanises what is a very, very important part of community life and living together. Vincent Nichols bodycommunitydehumanise share on social
One of the things I regret is that too often in our society a person's whole identity is shaped by their sexuality, or by their sexual orientation. In good Catholic eyes, a person's sexual orientation does not matter. Vincent Nichols catholiceyegood share on social