Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the Papal Almoner, describes the first day of his mission in the Holy Land, saying he prayed in Bethlehem with several young people from Gaza, including a young woman ...

Krajewski, who was serving as the papal almoner, received the title on June 28, 2018. Ryś, the archbishop of Łódź, was elevated on September 30, 2023.

This year’s service was notable for being the first organised by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher, in his new role as Lord High Almoner. Traditionally held on the Thursday before Easter ...

Norfolk last hosted the Royal Maundy at Norwich Cathedral in 2015. The last Bishop of Norwich to be Lord High Almoner was appointed by King Charles I in 1626.

VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics. With Easter ...

“The Holy Father has decided once again to send his almoner to Ukraine to offer four ambulances, equipped with all medical equipment necessary to save human lives, which will be intended for war zones ...

A guest column by the Almoner (Grants Committee Chair) of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller. In 2024, inflation is literally stealing food off the table for seniors ...

On Wednesday, as the Church of England was descending into chaos, the King summoned Bishop of Norwich Graham Usher to the Palace and made him his Lord High Almoner.

Bishop Graham said: “I feel very honoured that His Majesty the King has appointed me to the ancient role of Lord High Almoner. "I understand that the Royal Maundy Service is deeply prayerful and ...

The Lord High Almoner was responsible for washing the feet of Maundy recipients until 1737, and still wears a linen towel as part of his robes for the Royal Maundy Service. Now specially-minted coins ...

The role of Lord High Almoner dates back to the 12th Century and involves attending upon, or representing, the sovereign at the Royal Maundy Service. Bishop Usher, 54, is an ecologist, a keen ...