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Gospel of 21 April 2026 John 6:30-35 At that time: The crowd said to Jesus, 'Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, "He gave them bread from heaven to eat."' Jesus then said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you th... Read More

It has been a year since the death of Pope Francis, which occurred at Casa Santa Marta at 7.35am on April 21, 2025. Five days later, his funeral took place, and his mortal remains, according to his wishes, have since rested in the Marian Basilica of St Mary Major, which is preparing to solemnly mark the anniversary. On Tuesday, April 21, the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis, Vatican ... Read More

Pope Leo XIV flew to the northeastern city of Saurimo this morning, for the third day of his Apostolic Journey to Angola. After landing, the Pope made an early morning visit to a care home for the elderly run by the Angolan government. The facility hosts 62 people. Speaking to the residents, in his fluent Portuguese, Pope Leo expressed his joy for their "faith-filled welcome" and shared his hopes ... Read More

A Catholic charity has condemned an attack on a crucifix after images went viral showing an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon smashing the religious symbol. According to statements issued today and yesterday (19th and 20th April) by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the images are authentic and show an IDF soldier who was deployed in Lebanon. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed "deep so... Read More

The Archbishop of Westminster, Most Rev Richard Moth, visited the homeless outreach lunch in Farm Street Church's Arrupe Hall last Wednesday. Organised by Central London Catholic Churches (CLCC), more. than 60 guests attended. They were served a hot meal, including a chicken curry, veggie option, dessert, and tea and coffee. Meals at Farm Street are particularly good, because they are provided by ... Read More

Year 9 students studying Spanish at St John Plessington Catholic College, Bebington, secured first place in a language competition in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO). Students from St John Plessington travelled to Rossall School, an independent boarding school in Fleetwood, Lancashire, to take part in its inaugural 'A spoonful of languages helps the medicine go down' day, des... Read More

The first black former Secretary-General to the Commonwealth of Nations has said that conflicts would heal if people of all faiths and none were "willing to come together in one voice and say, 'not in my name'". Baroness Patricia Scotland was guest of honour at a panel discussion 'Dare to Believe - Is Religious Freedom under growing threat around the world' a hybrid event, which took place yester... Read More

President Trump's recent attacks on Pope Leo have produced widespread popular support for the first American pope. But they have also given right-wing Catholics a serious case of ambivalence. And with good reason. For the last several decades, the US bishops have instructed the laity to focus on abortion as the 'pre-eminent priority' of Catholic morality, often to the neglect of other pressing soc... Read More

Gospel of 20 April 2026 John 6:22-29 After Jesus had fed the five thousand, the disciples saw him walking on the lake. On the next day the crowd that remained on the other side of the lake saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone away alone. Other boats from Tiberias came near the place where they had e... Read More

The bishops of Cuba have expressed their "deepest communion and filial affection" for Pope Leo XIV in a letter in which they express their closeness to the Pontiff in the face of recent attacks and thank him for his witness in favour of peace and the most vulnerable. In the letter, dated 13 April 2026, signed by the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba, Bishop Arturo González... Read More

A special Mass for the Care of Creation will take place on the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death at 6pm on Tuesday, 21st April at Farm St Church, Mayfair. A beautiful exhibition of works by artists Helen Elwes and Martin Jarvis, in response to the climate and nature crisis, is currently on at the London Jesuit Centre, next door to the church. After the Mass there will be a talk by the artis... Read More

On Sunday afternoon, tens of thousands of faithful gathered in Muxima, the most important pilgrimage site in Angola, to pray the Rosary with the Holy Father. Nearly 130 kilometres from Luanda, it houses the shrine of Mamã Muxima, meaning Mother of the Heart, the Kimbundu name the people of Angola give Our Lady. Fr Daniel Malamba, a Divine Word Missionary, explained that "for the faithful in Angol... Read More

Pope Leo's first public event in Angola was Holy Mass in Kilamba, an urban development about 30 kilometres from the Angolan capital. Some 100,000 people gathered for the liturgy on Sunday, 19 April. It was a very warm day - nearly 30c - with high humidity - the atmosphere was very joyful, animated by musicians and a huge choir, made up of choirs from across the dioceses and archdioceses. In ... Read More

Pope Leo arrived in Angola, landing in Luanda International Airport just before 3pm local time yesterday, after having spent four days in Cameroon. At Luanda International Airport, the Pope was welcomed by the President, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, along with two children who offered him flowers. Lively crowds lined the streets to welcome the Holy Father as he made his way to the Preside... Read More