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Gospel of 14 November 2026 Luke 18:1-8 At that time: Jesus told his disciples a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, 'In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, "Give me justice against my adversary." For a while he refused, but afterwards he said to... Read More

The faithful of Peru have continued to turn out in huge numbers to welcome the Holy Father as he continues his Apostolic Journey. And nowhere were the crowds more eager to greet someone they consider one of their own, than in Pope Leo's former diocese, Chiclayo. Before flying north Pope Leo popped out on the balcony of the Apostolic Nunciature in Lima to say a surprise early morning farewell as he... Read More

The Diocese of Aberdeen has announced with sadness the death of the Right Reverend Peter A. Moran, Bishop Emeritus of Aberdeen, who died this morning at the age of 91 in Northcote Lodge Care Home, Aberdeen, where he had been living in recent years. Bishop Peter served as Bishop of Aberdeen from December 2003 until his retirement in August 2011. He will be remembered with great affection as a devo... Read More

The Bishops' Conference of Scotland has announced the appointment of Fr Stephen Reilly, a priest of the Diocese of Motherwell, as Acting National Director of Missio Scotland. He succeeds Fr Vincent Lockhart, also of the Diocese of Motherwell, who served as Acting National Director from 2016 until his formal appointment as National Director in 2018. Missio Scotland is part of the Pontifical Mission... Read More

A concert by the Navan, Trim and Dunshaughlin branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for the residents of Dalgan's nursing home for Columban Missionaries raised €2,331 for the historic Christian community of Taybeh in the West Bank. The collection was facilitated by the Christians4Palestine initiative. Columban Missionaries, Fr Oliver McCrossan and Fr Pat Colgan, who is a member of Christian... Read More

Two years ago, Mrs Odette Ghattas endured a terrifying experience in Bethlehem when her home was broken into while she was living alone. The thief stole all of her gold jewellery, along with cash in shekels, Jordanian dinars, and US dollars. He also took her mobile, leaving her unable to call for help. As if this were not enough, he threatened her and ordered her not to move from her chair. Overwh... Read More

A Catholic pilgrim who cycled nearly 3,000 miles across Europe and the Middle East has finally arrived in Jerusalem, describing his arrival in the Holy City as "overwhelming". Andrew Foote, 32, set off from Westminster Cathedral on 15th August and reached Jerusalem on Wednesday 11th November after travelling through Europe, Turkey and Jordan on a journey that tested him physically, emotionally and... Read More

Gospel of 13 November 2026 Luke 17:26-37 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. They were eating and drinking and marrying and being given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot - they were eating and drinking, b... Read More

Mary's Meals is currently looking for four friendly, organised volunteers to help coordinate our relationships with churches in either Yorkshire, Nottingham/Leicestershire, Birmingham (North & Central) or East Scotland. You'll work closely with churches and volunteer speakers to help organise talks and events that raise awareness of Mary's Meals and inspire people to support our life-changing ... Read More

Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford and Lead Bishop for the Environment for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has issued the following statement as COP31 gets underway in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the United Nations' annual meeting held to assess progress in dealing with climate change. Statement "The participants o... Read More

Today, 12 November 2026, in New York, His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Z El Kassis, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, reaffirmed the Holy See's appreciation for the essential work of UNRWA, expressing deep concern over the continued suffering and insecurity of Palestinian refugees. Referring to the recent severe flooding in Gaza, he stressed the urgent need to ensure su... Read More

Radio Maria UK invites listeners to "Unwrap Advent" with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Listeners can call in or sign up online from 23 November to receive a Gift to focus on this Advent. Radio Maria UK is launching Unwrap Advent, a new Advent journey inviting listeners to prepare for Christmas with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Priest Director of the Radio, Fr Toby Lees OP said: "This Advent, I wa... Read More

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Lima today to catch a glimpse of 'Padre Robert' as Pope Leo XIV is affectionately known in Peru, on his first full day in the country. Large crowds were reported outside the church residence where he is staying. Another 40,000 people chanted: "The Pope is Peruvian!" at the Central Plaza Mayor as he passed through. At a meeting with Bishops in the Archbishop'... Read More

Police officers, staff, police chaplains representing various faiths, civic dignitaries, and members of the public gathered at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 3 November for the 103rd National Police Solemn Requiem, one of the longest-standing and most significant acts of remembrance in British policing. Held annually since 1923, the National Police Requiem is the United Kingdom's oldest national... Read More