Richard Moth chosen as new leader of Catholic Church in England and Wales

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Bishop Richard Moth has been announced as the new Archbishop of Westminster, replacing Cardinal Vincent Nichols as the leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.Speaking to reporters after being named in the top job across the two nations on Friday, he said the role would be “a very big change” for him but told of his gratitude to Pope Leo for placing trust in him to “continue the great work of the Church”.

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00:00since 11 o'clock this morning my phone has not stopped buzzing I've turned it

00:13off to come in here it's been buzzing constantly with messages from brother

00:18bishops and others assuring me of prayers and I'm very grateful for that

00:23wonderful support for myself I try my best to exercise my ministry out of a place of prayer

00:33and that's fostered by a very close link to monastic houses in this country so since

00:42knowing about this appointment life I'll be honest with you has been a little surreal I'm pinching

00:49myself rather a lot realizing just what's happening and it's going to be a very big change

00:56I'm very grateful massively grateful for the great trust that Pope Leo has placed in me

01:05and I pray that I'll be able to live up to that trust and continue the great work of the church

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