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Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved into a force which is reshaping news, economies, healthcare, education, and daily life. Pope Leo XIV, in his Message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Preserving Human Voices and Faces, addresses AI because of its far-reaching implications. The Pope warns against "a naive and unquestioning reliance on artificial intelligence as an omn... Read More

On the trail of a Palestinian saint, Justin Butcher visits St Botolph's Church in Hardham, Sussex, in this short film, to see the oldest known images in the world depicting Saint George, patron saint of England, on his feast day. The real St George was a 3rd century Palestinian Christian martyr who stood up against the tyranny of the Roman emperor in defence of a persecuted minority, and has becom... Read More

'The Angels' Share' is this month's choice at Farm Street Church Film Club next Thursday, 30 April. This 2012 comedy-drama film, directed by Ken Loach and starring Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, and William Ruane has been described as 'an uplifting story of scoundrels who become rascals and end up finding redemption'. Set in Glasgow, it tells the story of a young father who narrowly avoids a prison... Read More

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the final Mass of his Apostolic Journey to four African nations, today at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea, attended by more than 30,000 people. The Pope began his homily by expressing his "heartfelt condolence" for the passing of the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Malabo, Fr Fortunato Nsue Esono, who died suddenly on April 17, only a few days before the Pope's arri... Read More

Gospel of 23 April 2026 John 15:18-21 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: "A servant is not greater than his master."... Read More

On the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV celebrated morning Mass in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mongomo, visited a prison, and then met over 30,000 young people and families in a huge stadium. In his homily during Mass Pope Leo recalled the missionaries who began to evangelize Equatorial Guinea 170 years ago, and pointed to the words of Pope St P... Read More

On 20 April, two days before UN Mother Earth Day, faith leaders and practitioners from across the world gathered for the latest session of the 'Healing the Earth 2026' interfaith webinar series, co-organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and United Religions Initiative Europe. Among the presenters was Dinesh Suna, WCC programme executive for Land, Water, and Food and coordinator of the WC... Read More

Members and friends of the National Justice and Peace Network will be gathering in St. Mary's Church, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ this Saturday, 25 April, to hear local speakers talk around the issue of food sustainability. Professor Peter Jackson from the University of Sheffield talk about the H3 Project, including reference to meat farming and animal welfare. Ian and Maggie Patterson are me... Read More

Like Doctor Ray Guarendi, my father had ten children, but he only met four of his many grandchildren before he died. He was still learning on the job, good man that he was. He would have enjoyed and approved of this book, though there would have been some interesting discussions between him and Doctor Gaurendi, had they met. I'll have to scrutinise my own experience of three (but soon to be four) ... Read More

A special Mass for the Care of Creation took place on the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death yesterday at Farm St Church, Mayfair. The chief celebrant was parish priest Fr Dominic Robinson. A beautiful exhibition of works inspired by Laudato Si , is currently on at the London Jesuit Centre, next door to the church. After the Mass The two artists featured in the exhibition, Helen Elwes and Ma... Read More

Over the coming months, we are delighted to offer a vibrant programme of events and courses designed for everyone - whether you prefer to join us in person in Cambridge or participate online from anywhere in the world. If you're looking for something meaningful to engage with this season, we warmly invite you to come and be part of our growing community. We are especially grateful for the achievem... Read More

Faith leaders, representatives and members of the public will be gathering together for a Walk of Faith to celebrated St George's Day, Thursday 23 April, with a shared message of unity, respect and togetherness. Please gather outside St George's Church, on the Lords Roundabout, London NW8 7NE at 2.45pm. The walk will proceed at 3pm to nearby places of worship demonstrating unity and mutual r... Read More

Gospel of 22 April 2026 John 6:35-40 At that time: Jesus said to the crowd, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, ... Read More

Pope Leo flew from Angola to Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday morning, on the last leg of his Apostolic Journey to Africa. Speaking with journalists on the flight to Malabo he noted that it was the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis - "who gave so much to the Church through his life, his witness, his words and his deeds: time and again, he demonstrated this by truly living in solidarity wi... Read More