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"The latest barbaric abduction of more than 60 worshippers from a Mosque in Borgu, Niger State, and the horrific massacre of 47 innocent citizens, with another 17 people seriously injured in Ukum, Benue State, represent a further deterioration of the security situation." The bleak assessment was made by Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, the Archbishop of Kaduna and President of the Catholic Bish... Read More

Are you committed to a world where people can live in peace and without fear of violence? Do you have the skills and experience to voice this message to people at all levels? Pax Christi England and Wales are recruiting a new General Secretary to lead our small team, working with individuals, groups, parishes, the Catholic hierarchy and the network of organisations who share our values, including... Read More

"Every day we wake up wondering which Palestinian village will be attacked next. We are exhausted. We live in fear and terror." Settler violence in the West Bank has become a daily, relentless reality. Families attacked in their homes. Farms burned. People killed. And Palestinians left defenceless with no protection and no accountability. Munther does not want to share statistics today. He is ti... Read More

Learn traditional songs sung by pilgrims and join in a mini-pilgrimage from Farm Street to Spanish Place singing these songs on the way. Pilgrims sang these songs in different times and places, reflecting their experience of pilgrimage. We will use these songs to connect with the experience of pilgrimage in our own lives. No prior musical experience is needed, the sessions are open to all. Learn... Read More

On 28th August 2026, the Carmelite community at Thicket Priory near York celebrated their Centenary of Foundation. The Carmel of the Annunciation was founded by Mother Mary of Jesus (Madeleine Dupont), prioress of Notting Hill Carmel in London from 1883 to 1941. During that time she founded 32 Carmels throughout Britain. In the early 1950s, plans for a new main road encroached on the Exmouth monas... Read More

Churches around the world have been praying for everyone caught up in the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal and Tibet last week. In a message sent on Thursday Pope Leo expressed his sorrow over the loss of life and widespread destruction. He commended the souls of those who died "to the clemency of the Almighty" and offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved. He also assured those affe... Read More

Gospel of 31 August 2026 Luke 4:16-30 At that time: Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll, and found the place where it was written, 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good ... Read More

On Monday, 31 August, Cardinal Alvaro Ramazzini, Professor Omer Bartov, and Fr David Neuhaus SJ, will be taking part in an online conversation to discuss: Why is it important for a priest to speak out against genocide the Genocide in Gaza? Why saying that it is a genocide is not antisemitic? and, Why genocide is a human rights issue and not a partisan one? The webinar, for priests, will take place... Read More

On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV became the first Pope to take part in the procession of Our Lady of the Lake, on Lake Albano. The Holy Father crossed the lake aboard the Falco, together with the statue of the Virgin Mary. The journey took about 25 minutes. The boat was accompanied by canoes carrying young people who had taken part in the Castel Gandolfo championships, as well as dragon boats and other ... Read More

Christians for Palestine in Wales - an ecumenical grassroots network based in Mid Wales and active across the nation - has issued a formal statement following the results of the proscription appeal, due to the charging of peace campaigners under anti-terror legislation. The verdict will have profound consequences for arrested sign holders. The Wales coordinator is currently facing charges after pe... Read More

Tammy Sandhu on Friday presented her credentials to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to become the new British Ambassador to the Holy See. Ms Sandhu is the first woman from an ethnic minority background to hold the prestigious role. Over a third of British Heads of Mission overseas are women and 14% are people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Born and raised in Leicester, Ms Sandhu's parents were Indian... Read More

Gospel of 30 August 2026 Matthew 16:21-27 At that time: Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, 'Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.' But he turned and said to Peter, 'Get behind m... Read More

Every autumn, Palestinian farmers bring in the olive harvest - a vital act of cultural survival, carried out under mounting pressure from settler violence and land seizures. This October, the Amos Trust is running two trips to Palestine during harvest season, each offering a different way to stand alongside our partners and see the situation on the ground for yourself. Whether you're new to Palest... Read More

Winston Churchill was a great statesman, soldier, and writer. He had many interests and hobbies including painting which became a vital part of his life during World War I. 'Painting is complete as a distraction," he explained, "I know of nothing which, without exhausting the body, more entirely absorbs the mind.' The Wallace Collection, London, displays nearly 60 of his works in this absorbing ex... Read More