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Anthony Horan, Director, of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office has issued the following statement today regarding proposals to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. It is deeply troubling to hear that SNP members may be asked to vote on a motion seeking to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. Human life possess... Read More

Leaders from across Wales' major faith communities have written a joint open letter to Members of the Senedd, pledging their prayers and support as the new Senedd begins its term, while warning against rising religious and ethnic prejudice amid what they describe as a period of "significant tension" across the United Kingdom. The letter is signed by senior figures representing the Catholic, Anglic... Read More

With excitement growing in hosting the Ryder Cup in Limerick in 12 months time, a quiet revolution in youth growth and development programs is also occurring across the West of Ireland including a 1.1 Million Euro youth and community facility is set to open on the Salesian Campus in Pallaskenry, Limerick, less than 20 minutes from Adare This follows the conversion of the former swimming pool and a... Read More

CAFOD has welcomed the decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements, and the UK government's renewed commitment to act in support of justice and accountability announced today. These new policy measures, highlighting the illegality of the occupation and pledging firm action against those who finance or facilitate illegal settlements, mark an encouraging step-change by Andy Burnham's government... Read More

There are many different ways of living a good, ordinary Christian life: working as an inspiring, caring school teacher, a conscientious, accessible plumber who arrives on time, a good nurse, a dedicated local councillor, a compassionate judge, amongst many occupations. Yet, there was no more mundane a life than that of the 16th century Jesuit Spanish lay brother, St. Alphonse Rodriguez. His role ... Read More

Gospel of 8 September 2026 Matthew 1:18-23 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to send her away quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lor... Read More

An evening of prayer and reflection as we mark the Season of Creation 2026 will take place at the FCJ Centre for Spirituality and EcoJustice, 32, Phoenix Rd, London NWI The theme Living Water is especially relevant as different parts of the world experience drought or floods. What is the invitation of scripture and of Church documents at this time? Online: Thursday 10 September 7.30pm In Person T... Read More

Catholic Prayers: A Prayer for Every Need, 700+ Authentic Prayers from Scripture, the Saints and the Church - for Healing, Protection, Strength, Family, Work and Every Season of Life. Published by Modern Life Press. This new Catholic prayer book, compiled by Thomas Cox at Modern Life Studio, brings together authentic prayers from the church, saints and Catholic teaching and I'd designed to be acc... Read More

The temporary pause in air strikes over Kyiv this weekend masked worsening conditions for communities on the ground, says CAFOD. Henry Wilson-Smith, CAFOD's Acting Emergency Programme Manager for Ukraine says: "As Ukrainians approach a fifth winter of war, Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure have increased dramatically. Across the country people are exhausted, as they attempt to go about ... Read More

Br Nicaise Mundurame CSsR, Common Home TV Africa Bureau Chief writes: As the Democratic Republic of the Congo confronts a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak, communities and health workers face the crisis amid conflict, displacement and an already fragile healthcare system. Since May 15, 2026, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially declared a major resurgence of Ebola vi... Read More

An estimated 7,000 campaigners, including several large youth groups, took part in the annual March for Life in London on Saturday. Campaigners met for prayers in several places of worship including St Andrews CoE church Holborn, the Emmanuel Centre and an Orthodox Moleben in St Johns Gardens before the march and rally in Parliament Square. Archbishop Richard Moth celebrated the Mass for Life at W... Read More

Gospel of 7 September 2026 Luke 6:6-11 On a Sabbath, Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, 'Come and stand here.' And he rose ... Read More

Across nine MAGA states from Cheyenne to Tallahassee, Catholic nuns, priests, bishops, and lay leaders are standing up to the lies, tyranny, and corruption of the Trump-Vance White House. Christopher Hale writes in his excellent online publication: 'Letter from Leo' - (definitely one to subscribe to.) In this most recent report, Christopher summarises the activities of Catholics in nine Trump sta... Read More

The third plenary of the 11th mandate of the Joint Working Group was convened at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, from 1-3 September. "The daily sessions were accompanied by morning and evening prayers, reflection, and moments of fellowship," reads the communique. "Most of the programme was dedicated to advancing the work of the three working groups, with seven sessions devoted to this purpose... Read More