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Jonathan Roumie, the Catholic actor who plays Jesus in the immensely popular TV series The Chosen, has published this heartfelt message on his official Instagram page: 'I never imagined I'd see a day when the leader of our nation and the Holy Father might find themselves at odds. It speaks to the weight-and uncertainty-of the times we're living in. Yet, one thing remains firm: Christ is on the ... Read More

Gospel of 15 April 2026 John 3:16-21 At that time: Jesus said to Nicodemus, 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not beli... Read More

Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian Pope, celebrated Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, and reminded the faithful that, like the great saint and Doctor of the Church, it is never too late to welcome the Lord's invitation to lift us up from our hardships and trials, and, with His strength, renew and transform our lives. During the Mass Pope Leo said: "Dearest Christians of A... Read More

Returning to the lands walked by his spiritual father, Pope Leo XIV visited the archaeological site of Hippo in the modern-day city of Annaba on Tuesday, April 14, the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Algeria. Ancient Hippo, or Hippo Regius, today Annaba, was an important coastal city and economic center of the Roman Empire. St Augustine served as its Bishop from 396 until his death in 430 a... Read More

Richard Sewell, Dean of St George's College, Jerusalem writes: "Sabeel-Kairos have recently shared this excellent document published by the Mahd Al-Mashreq Initiative, encouraging prayer and advocacy for Palestinian Christians detained in Israel's prisons. "In addition to Layan Nasser and Shadi Khoury there are ten others imprisoned. All these are of great concern to their families and communitie... Read More

Are you looking for a way to Care for Creation and build a better world? Then the next Laudato Si' online Animators course, which begins on 15 April is for you. Laudato Si' Animators are members of the Laudato Si Movement, a global community of prayer and action, who animate their local parishes and communities to engage in ecological spirituality, sustainable lifestyles and advocacy for climate ... Read More

Knock Shrine has announced that applications are now open for the upcoming Knock Youth Leadership Programme, beginning this September. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date of May 22nd 2026. This two-year, part-time programme is designed for individuals who are interested in, or currently involved in, youth ministry within their parish. The programme aims to equip p... Read More

As catastrophic levels of hunger hit the people of Sudan, Anneliese Dodds MP joined leading charities, civil society and Sudanese diaspora in Downing Street this week to call for essential and urgent action. This week marks three years since the start of the conflict in Sudan [15 April]. With the level of human suffering affecting 33.7 million people in Sudan and hunger reaching unimaginable le... Read More

In this week's Culture Tuesday on Radio Maria England, Helena returns from her Easter break with a rich and reflective review of the new science fiction film Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, starring Ryan Gosling and based on the novel by Andy Weir. Blending cinema, faith and personal reflection, Project Hail Mary follows Ryland Grace, a reluctant astronaut who wak... Read More

Gospel of 14 April 2026 John 3:7-15 At that time: Jesus said to Nicodemus, ' Do not marvel that I said to you, "You must be born anew." The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.' Nicodemus said to him, 'How can these things be?' Jesus answered him, 'Are you the teacher of Israe... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has completed the first day of his Apostolic Journey to Africa, during which he will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, from 13 to 23 April. The Holy Father arrived in Algeria on Monday morning, happy to revisit the land of Saint Augustine, who, the Pope said during the flight from Rome, "offers a very important bridge in interreligious dialogue". He was welcomed ... Read More

"[Leo] wasn't on any list to be Pope, and was only put there by the Church because he was American, and they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump. If I wasn't in the White House, Leo wouldn't be in the Vatican….Leo should get his act together as Pope, use common sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a politician". Don... Read More

The Bishops of Scotland today renew their urgent appeal to political leaders across the world to pursue peace with courage, determination, and sincerity. In a time marked by deepening conflict and human suffering, particularly in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and South Sudan, the need for dialogue and diplomatic solutions has never been more pressing. War brings devastation, loss, and division. ... 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