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On the morning of his third day in Türkiye, on his first Apostolic Journey abroad, Pope Leo XIV visited the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the 'Blue Mosque.' "The Pope experienced the visit to the Mosque in silence, in a spirit of recollection and attentive listening, with deep respect for the place and for the faith of those who gather there in prayer," according to the Holy See Press Offic... Read More

First Sunday of Advent I believe that the following words from our second reading from the letter to the Romans at Mass today, gives us the clarity of vision we need to begin a good Advent: '…the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then throw off the works of darkness [and] put on the armour of light".(Rm 13: 12) . In a world where we face many problems due to environmental and climate... Read More

Gospel of 29 November 2025 Luke 2:27-35 At that time: Simeon came in the Spirit into the Temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 'Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the pre... Read More

Pope Leo XIV began the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon with a meeting with bishops, clergy, consecrated persons, and pastoral workers in Istanbul. Gathered in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the Pope began by acknowledging the depth of Christian history in the land, recalling that it was here that Abraham set out in obedience, that the disciples first became known as ... Read More

RESOURCES CAFOD is offering Advent reflection emails, starting on 30 November, the first Sunday of Advent. They will share scripture reflections, stories of our global family, prayers and practical ideas for action, as we take time to prepare for the coming of Christ. Advent prayer resources for parishes and schools is also available. See: https://cafod.org.uk/pray/advent-prayers Catholic Union's ... Read More

We join the prayers for the repose of the soul of Rt Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop Emeritus of Brentwood Diocese, who died earlier this week. Bishop Thomas was a great supporter of Pax Christi and one of our Vice Presidents for a number of years. Even before he became a Vice President, he was involved in setting up a J&P Commission in his Diocese which worked with us on the campaign for a Compre... Read More

Students from St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, proudly represented the school at a local mock COP30 conference where they delivered a presentation to the audience before collectively exploring the urgent climate crisis. Eight St John Bosco students attended the Archdiocese of Liverpool's mock COP30 conference held at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre and throughout the day took part in a varie... Read More

Loving Yourself by Richard Frost, published by SLG Press. St Paul in Corinthians 13:13, teaches us that faith, hope and love abide, and the greatest of these is love. While most people know that looking after ourselves is an important concept how many people really love themselves as they should? Many of us do our best to love others which is not always an easy task and while loving ourselves migh... Read More

St Mary's University, Twickenham, and The Tablet celebrated their respective milestone anniversaries last Friday, with a gathering of academics, theologians, journalists and members of the public at Strawberry Hill, home of St Mary's. Peter Tyler, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Spirituality, delivered fascinating insights into the place, buildings and artworks of St Mary's, thereby 'reconstruc... Read More

There are few heritage plaques in London marking the lives and works of nuns. This situation has recently changed in the London Borough of Wandsworth, where within the space of month two plaques, celebrating the lives of three nuns have been unveiled. On 27th November a crowd of about sixty people, including local residents, school children, Borough Councillors and members of the congregation - Po... Read More

Caritas Westminster was pleased to host the fourth 'Love in Action' Volunteering Awards on Wednesday, 26 November, to celebrate the achievements of outstanding volunteers from across the Diocese of Westminster. Finalists hailed from a range of parishes, schools, charities and community groups, showcasing the breadth of social action taking place within the diocese. Awards were distributed to ind... Read More

Gospel of 28 November 2025 Luke 21:29-33 At that time: Jesus told his disciples a parable: 'Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken p... Read More

Pope Leo XIV landed on Thursday in the Turkish capital of Ankara, the first stop on a six-day visit to Türkiye and Lebanon - the first Apostolic Journey of his pontificate. He was met at the airport by Türkiye's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. After the official welcoming ceremony, the Holy Father visited the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, where he laid a wreath at the ... Read More

This Saturday, Christians For Palestine will be joining with the Quaker Witness group on the latest National March for Palestine. We will be meeting at the London Jesuit Centre by Farm Street Church, at 11.45am for prayers before setting out. This day is also the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine. All are welcome, as we continue to work for peace, justice and freedom for the Palestin... Read More