New Bishop of Monmouth

The Bishop of Monmouth-elect, the Venerable Richard Pain

Saturday will be a special day for the new Bishop of Monmouth when he will be consecrated at Llandaff Cathedral and celebrate his 57th birthday.

The Venerable Richard Pain is the former Archdeacon of Monmouth and was elected to his new role in July.

He will be consecrated as the 10th Bishop of Monmouth at the Cathedral on Saturday at 2:30pm. 

The consecration will be led by the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, and attended by other serving and retired bishops.

The address will be given by the former Archbishop of Canterbury and a former Bishop of Monmouth, Dr Rowan Williams.

Ven Pain will be led into the Cathedral by a long procession of the bishops, as well as senior clergy, church registrars and chancellors and representatives from other Christian denominations.

He will be enthroned at Newport Cathedral on October 18.

News
Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12 year old in 'stunning victory for sanity'
Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12 year old in 'stunning victory for sanity'

The idea that gender identity is not affected by external factors was found to be unsupported by evidence.

Egypt's Christians face 'constant pressure to hide their faith'
Egypt's Christians face 'constant pressure to hide their faith'

Despite being 11 million strong, Egypt's Christians face persistent persecution

Police used unnecessary force in Quaker raid, say Churches
Police used unnecessary force in Quaker raid, say Churches

Churches have called for a police review into the raid on a Quaker Meeting House

UK Christian charities help raise over £10m for Myanmar earthquake survivors
UK Christian charities help raise over £10m for Myanmar earthquake survivors

A powerful wave of compassion from across the UK has helped raise more than £10m for the people of Myanmar, devastated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit on 28th March 2025, claiming over 3,000 and leaving many more injured and displaced.