English archbishop supports female deacons, married priests, greater same-sex ‘inclusion’ ‘Why has Archbishop McMahon presented such an erroneous and impoverished caricature of the diaconate?’ Deacon Nick Donnelly asked. News Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent • Aug 1, 2023Aug 2, 2023
Vatican orders investigation into English cathedral ‘sex party,’ possible ties to bishop’s resignation The Vatican has asked Abp. McMahon to conduct an investigation into the events surrounding Bishop Byrne's unexpected resignation as ordinary of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. News Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent • Jan 23, 2023Jan 24, 2023
English archbishop says he has ‘no intention’ of canceling LGBT Mass 'I would direct you to Pope Francis’ comment that 'the LGBTQ+ community are at the heart of the church',' said Archbishop McMahon. News Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent • Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
As UK public Masses resume, bishops demand Communion in the hand only while standing One option is to distribute the Eucharist after Mass before congregants leave the church. News Paul Smeaton • Jun 30, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Archbishop meets with Pope to urge support of hospital rather than Alfie’s parents Liverpool Archbishop Malcolm McMahon has told Pope Francis that Alder Hey hospital is doing everything ‘humanly possible’ to help Alfie. News Lisa Bourne • Apr 27, 2018Jun 18, 2021