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Gospel in Art: Some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed

Book of Durrow, folio f.85 v  Illuminated manuscript gospel book, circa 700 AD,  ink, gold on vellum  © Library of Trinity College, Dublin

Gospel of 2 July 2026 Matthew 9:1-8 At that time: Getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, 'Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.' And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, 'This man is blaspheming.' But Jesus, knowing their thoughts,... Read More


Pope Leo appoints Archbishop Moth Apostolic Administrator of Northampton Diocese

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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Richard Moth as Apostolic Administrator sede plena et ad nutum Sanctæ Sedis of the Diocese of Northampton. This is a temporary role, by which the Holy See ensures that the pastoral governance of a diocese will continue, when it is not possible for a diocesan Bishop to exercise his office. Therefore, the governance of the Diocese of Northampton is now canonica... Read More


Holy See at UN: Obstruction of aid in Gaza a grave violation of humanitarian law

Holy See at UN

The Holy See has reaffirmed its financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), describing the agency as an "essential lifeline" for millions of Palestinian refugees and urging the international community to ensure its work can continue unhindered. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly's Ad Hoc Committee for the Announcemen... Read More


Venezuela after the earthquakes: 'Those who have nothing are giving everything'

Over 250 volunteers in Petare Diocese have mobilised to help earthquake survivors  © ACN

Catholic leaders desperate to help in the wake of Venezuela's earthquakes have mobilised an urgent programme for wounded people in an area of Caracas known as 'Latin America's largest slum'. Bishop Juan Carlos Bravo Salazar of Petare told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that his diocese - where four of the largest hospitals are receiving most of the wounded - has mobilised more than 250 volunteers... Read More

SSPX declare four new bishops without papal mandate

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This morning, Wednesday, July 1, in Ecône, Switzerland, at the headquarters of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), the Lefebvrists, followers of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, consecrated four new bishops without a papal mandate. The new bishops answered affirmatively to the liturgical question: "Habetis mandatum apostolicum?" ("Do you have the Apostolic Mandate?"). They justified the conse... Read More


Jesuit Missions launches emergency appeal after earthquakes in Venezuela

Thousands of people are missing  after the devastating quakes - Image: Ibane Azpirritxaga

Jesuit Missions has launched an urgent appeal in response to the destructive earthquakes which hit Venezuela last week. On the evening of 24 June, two powerful earthquakes struck within minutes of each other, devastating communities already facing hardship and uncertainty. Homes have collapsed, schools and hospitals have been damaged, and families have been forced to flee, with many now sleeping o... Read More


Bishop Paul Mason on National Maternity and Neonatal Care report

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Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Healthcare, writes: I welcome the final report of the National Maternity and Neonatal Care Investigation led by Baroness Valerie Amos. I am grateful for the work of all those involved in this important project. The findings of the investigation are alarming and underline the need to ingrain a culture of care in maternity and neonatal services. The Church believes... Read More


Central African Republic: Priest gunned down 'a tremendous loss to all'

Fr Crépin Martial Monga. Image:  ACN

A community is in mourning following the murder of a priest in Central African Republic. Father Crépin Martial Monga, vicar of the Catholic parish of St John the Baptist in Zémio, in eastern Central African Republic, was killed on Monday night 29th June 2026. Gunmen allegedly shot the priest during the evening, but further details have not yet emerged. In a statement from the Symposium of Episc... Read More


Gospel in Art: Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Cathedral

Interior of Westminster Cathedral during construction, 1902. Based on a drawing by Holland Tringham ©Walker Art Library/Alamy Stock Photo

Gospel of 1 July 2026 Luke 19:1-10 At that time: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way... Read More


Pope Leo appoints Sister to lead Dicastery for Integral Human Development

Sister Alessandra Smerilli

Pope Leo has appointed new leaders for the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, naming Sister Alessandra Smerilli as Prefect, Cardinal Fabio Baggio as Pro-Prefect with special responsibility for the Laudato si' Higher Education Centre, and Mgr Jozef Barlaš as Secretary. All three appointments were announced by the Holy See on Tuesday and will take effect on 1 September 2026. Sister... Read More


Faith and football: Team Missio lift the trophy!

As World Cup fever grips the globe, Missio was delighted to cheer on another squad of champion players at the Fr Barry French Girls Football Tournament, organised and hosted by Cardinal Wiseman Catholic High School, Ealing. Named after an inspiring and much-loved local priest, the late Fr Barry French, the tournament brought together Year 5 pupils from eight primary schools within the Saint Carlo... Read More


London: Zurbaran - Master of the Baroque at National Gallery

Francisco de Zurbaran, Christ and the Virgin in the House at Nazareth circa 1640 (c) Szepmuveszeti Museum of Fine Arts Budapest

Francisco de Zurbaran, 1598-1664, born in Fuente de Cantos, was one of the greatest artists of 17th century Spain, alongside Murillo and Velazquez. Exhibiting artistic talent from an early age his father, an affluent cloth merchant, sent Francisco aged fifteen to Seville as an apprentice to artist Pedro Diaz de Villnueva for three years. Seville, one of the wealthiest cities in Europe was a haven ... Read More


Pope makes final appeal to SSPX: Do not tear the seamless garment of Christ

View from St Peter's Basilica ICN/JS

As he had announced recently during his meeting with journalists at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo has made a final appeal to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X, (SSPX) urging it not to proceed with the consecration of four new bishops without a pontifical mandate, scheduled to take place in Écône, Switzerland, on the morning of 1 July. In a letter dated 29 June 2026, the Solemnity of the Holy A... Read More


Danuta Reutt RIP

The Requiem Mass for Danuta Reutt, 3 January 1937 - 6 June 2026 will take place at the London Oratory on Thursday, 2 July 2026 at 11am. For almost half a century, Danuta Reutt Karol devoted herself to preserving and promoting Polish song within the Polish émigré and British communities. With a repertoire of more than 500 songs across many genres, she was especially passionate about patriotic mu... Read More

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