Latest News

More than 70 people gathered at St John's Cathedral, Portsmouth, on Saturday 14 March for the final instalment of the Portsmouth Gregorian Chant Course, a programme that has received widespread acclaim for introducing the ancient tradition of chant to participants of all ages and musical backgrounds. Launched in January 2026, the course welcomed complete beginners alongside experienced musicians, ... Read More

In a meeting yesterday with Italian journalists from Rai 2, the Italian state-owned TV channel, on their 50th anniversary, Pope Leo warned against the media becoming a "megaphone" for power, especially in times of conflict. "Always, but especially in the dramatic circumstances of war such as those we are experiencing, information must guard against the risk of turning into propaganda," he said. I... Read More

Gospel of 17 March 2026 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 At that time: The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. And he said to them, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I am sending ... Read More

Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland writes: "Our country and our troubled world need us to be like Saint Patrick, strong and active witnesses of Peace, Faith, Hope and Love" Saint Patrick tells us that he was only fifteen or sixteen years of age when he was trafficked into Ireland as a slave. Even though he had been raised in a Christian home and family, he de... Read More

This morning there was the loudest boom so far. At first it was unclear whether the rocket had struck just north of Bethlehem, near the settlements of Gilo or Har Homa, or farther away. On social media it looked as though there had been an impact opposite the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem. Mary contacted an acquaintance who lives there to ask how he was doing. Thank God, everything was fine, he replied.... Read More

Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland said in a statement today: The Scottish Parliament stands at a moment of profound moral consequence. On Tuesday, MSPs will cast their final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill-legislation that would change healthcare forever by permitting, for the first time, physician-assisted suicide. This Bil... Read More

The new Archbishop of Canterbury is setting out on a six-day walking pilgrimage from London to Canterbury on Tuesday, as part of her spiritual preparation for her Installation service at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March. It is the first time in modern history that an Archbishop of Canterbury has undertaken a pilgrimage of this nature in the lead-up to their Installation. The Most Revd a... Read More

Family and friends gathered in the beautiful All Saints Church, Brailsford, Derbyshire, on Friday, 6 March, for the funeral of Andrew Scadding, who worked for many charities throughout his life, including being CEO of the Thai Children's Trust. Ian Kerr gave the following Eulogy during the service: John Andrew Patrick Scadding was born in Leeds on 16th October 1948 to Sidney Alan Scadding and Isab... Read More

As war rages across the Middle East, the dire situation of communities in the Gaza and the West Bank is being compounded by the state's decision to block aid - according to the head of the Church's development office. George Akroush, director of the Development Office of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (LPJ), told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that, despite the ceasefire in ... Read More

Pupils and staff, led by Mrs Anna Haighton, at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, in Kenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, are celebrating after achieving the CAFOD LiveSimply Award, recognising their commitment to living simply, caring for the environment and supporting communities locally and globally. The award reflects a year of activities where the whole school worked together to put their faith ... Read More

Gospel of 16 March 2026 John 4:43-54 At that time: Jesus departed Samaria for Galilee. (For Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honour in his own hometown.) So when he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, having seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the feast. For they too had gone to the feast. So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at... Read More

Please vote to stop the abortion up to birth clause in the Crime and Policing Bill from becoming law. There are less than three days left until the House of Lords votes on Wednesday (18 March). Right to Life has just re-launched their No To Abortion Up To Birth campaign email tool with important new information that Peers need to see before this vote. Even if you have contacted Peers already, it's... Read More

El Paso, Texas - The Most Rev Mark J Seitz, Bishop of El Paso, released a pastoral letter on mass detention and mass deportations in El Paso during Mass today at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in El Paso, Texas. The message, addressing both mass detention and mass deportation, is the first of its kind since the beginning of mass deportations in the United States this past year, and addressed direc... Read More

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel has safely evacuated its 11 accompaniers from their posts in the Holy Land, but they will continue their work from their home countries to accompany and document human rights violations and the voices of communities facing great challenges. In their shortened time on the ground, the accompaniers - the 10... Read More