Queen’s Christian faith praised

CARDINAL Vincent Nichols has praised The Queen for her steadfast Christian faith in the week that she became the longest reigning monarch in British history, writes Liz Dodd.

In a Loyal Address sent on behalf of Catholics in England and Wales, the cardinal paid tribute to her insistence on the importance of Christianity, which he said was demonstrated “in both word and example”.

“Our hope is that, enriched by the presence of many beliefs and cultures, our country will always maintain respect for our Christian heritage and the sure foundations that it provides for a flourishing of true human fulfilment,” he said.

Meanwhile, a poll by the think tank Theos has found that the majority - 61 per cent - of the population want the Coronation to remain a Christian ceremony.