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Cardinal Vincent Nichols has sent the following message of sympathy to the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, following yesterday's terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. I write to offer my deepest condolences following the devastating terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. I was profoundly saddened to hear of the loss of life and the i... Read More

St George's Cathedral Choir have released a special recording of the 'O' Antiphons to mark the countdown to Christmas. The 'O' Antiphons, also known as the Great Advent Antiphons, have been prayed in the Catholic Church since the 8th Century in the seven days before Christmas. They make this time of preparation for the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ holy, allowing us the opportunity to meditate on... Read More

Gospel of 15 December 2025 Matthew 21:23-27 At that time: When Jesus entered the Temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, 'By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?' Jesus answered them, 'I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do th... Read More

After celebrating Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners at St Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo delivered his Angelus address to pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square, saying that Christian joy endures "when life seems to lose its meaning and everything appears darker." "A prophet, even in chains, retains the ability to use his voice in the pursuit of truth and justice," he said, Even from behind bars, Jo... Read More

On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass in St Peter's Basilica. In his homily, the Holy Father reflected on the word "Gaudete". He explained the "joy" of this Sunday reminds us of "the bright dimension of waiting: the trust that something beautiful, something joyful, will happen." 14 December was also the Jubilee of Hope for prisoners and all those who work in prisons. Pope Leo recall... Read More

Archbishop Eamon Martin delivered this statement during the annual Christmas Carol Service today in Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh: As we gather this evening for our Christmas carol service, and light the third candle on our Advent wreath, we unite with our Jewish brothers and sisters around the world who are celebrating the festival of Hanukkah today, and whose festival of light this year has... Read More

At least 12 people were killed today and 29 wounded in a terror attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney's Bondi Beach. The Archbishop of Sydney, Archbishop Anthony Fisher, said: "As we follow the horrific news coming from this evening's shooting at Bondi Beach, let us pray for those who have been killed or injured, the many who were forced to run for their lives and our emergency service workers who ... Read More

Several Catholic organisations held a prayer vigil outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters in Washington DC on Friday, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Pax Christi USA wrote on social media: "We prayed outside ICE's DC headquarters in frigid weather this morning, calling on the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe on this her feast day, and repeating our plea to ICE... Read More

The Polish Bishops' Conference visited Pope Leo XIV last week. During their Audience with the Holy Father they presented him with a letter inviting him to Poland. The President of the Archbishop Wojda, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda SAC, said: "the Pope received us with great kindness" and "took a keen interest in various matters... He said that he had visited Poland many times, that Poland is very cl... Read More

On Saturday morning, a group of young Christians staged a creative demonstration in front of St Paul's Cathedral, depicting Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in a contemporary refugee setting - in an orange dinghy and life jackets. Banners held at the event read: 'Jesus was a refugee' and 'I was a stranger and you welcomed me'. The demonstration took place on the morning of the Unite The Kingdom carol s... Read More

Gospel of 14 December 2025 Matthew 11:2-11 At that time: When John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, 'Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?' And Jesus answered them, 'Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are rais... Read More

The team behind Together For Palestine, the sell-out September 2025 Wembley concert that raised more than £2 million for Gaza, release of their charity single Lullaby on 12 December. Lullaby is a powerful new rendition of the traditional Palestinian folk song Yamma Mweel El Hawa (O song of longing, mother). It will raise urgent, life-saving funds for the people of Gaza. All profits from the relea... Read More

A retired teacher and local coroner, both renowned for their innovation, philanthropy and compassion, have received the significant honour of a papal knighthood. During a Carol Service at St Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham on Friday 12 December, Doctor John Vianney Edwards and Doctor Nigel Dennis Chapman, were both invested as Papal Knights of St Gregory by Bishop Patrick McKinney, which is a ve... Read More

There was a living Nativity scene on the steps of St Martin in the Fields in Trafalgar Square on Saturday morning - with Joseph and Mary carrying Baby Jesus, donkeys and sheep. They were surrounded by members of several different churches holding banners with messages such as: 'Refugees Are Welcome' - 'Jesus Was a Refugee' - 'Love Your Neighbours - That's Includes the Ones in Hotels' - 'God Loves ... Read More