Bishops travel to the Holy Land for pilgrimage of solidarity

Eight bishops, including two bishops from England and Wales, travelled to Jerusalem from 18-23 January 2025 for the Holy Land Coordination.

The Holy Land Coordination, organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales through its Department for International Affairs, is an annual meeting that is defined by four Ps – presence, prayer, pilgrimage, and pressure. Bishop Nicholas Hudson, who will serve as Moderator, and Bishop James Curry will attend.

The bishops go to be present to the Christians who remain in the Holy Land, to let them know they are not forgotten; to pray with them; to encourage pilgrimage to their land; and to advocate on their behalf at home.