Little Amal to visit Westminster Cathedral

Little Amal, a 3.5m puppet of a refugee girl, is walking from the border of Turkey / Syria to Manchester, 8000km, in search of her mother. On her journey she will visit Westminster Cathedral on Monday 25 October at 2pm where she will be welcomed on the steps by Cardinal Vincent Nichols and invited to join the congregation gathered inside.

Amal has already visited Pope Francis in Rome and will be welcomed to St Paul's Cathedral, London, on Saturday 23 October, among a number of other cultural and religious landmarks in the UK who are preparing to host her.

You are invited to join Cardinal Vincent for this Welcome Liturgy from the Catholic community and significant event showing solidarity with those who make difficult and dangerous journeys to reach safety and sanctuary in this country.

The organisers hope people of all nationalities from around the Diocese will be there to welcome Amal. It is during half term week, which provides an opportunity for families to come together.

Amal is celebrating her 10th birthday the day beforehand, on 24 October, so we will also be wishing her a happy birthday as part of the service.

Further information about Little Amal's journey is available at: www.walkwithamal.org/

See an educational pack available for schools here: www.walkwithamal.org/education/

Please be seated by 1.45pm.