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The Courage to Stand as One Gathering outside the Home Office for our refugee memorial prayer service was a deeply moving experience. Under the theme of 'Courage' which is the theme for this year's Refugee Week, we came together to pray for all those who have tragically lost their lives seeking safety. Standing in front of the gates of power, the spiritual impact was profound. As we prayed for ... Read More

During her recent official visit to the Holy Land, just three months after taking office, Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury met with Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) in Jerusalem. RHR writes: "We gathered at St George's College alongside our partners at Sabeel, the Palestinian Christian centre for liberation theology, and talked about what religious leadership needs to becom... Read More

The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr Pat Keegans as the new Spiritual Director of the Royal Scots College in Salamanca. A priest of the Diocese of Galloway, Fr Keegans ministered in numerous parishes over his priestly life. He is also a former student of the Royal Scots College in Valladolid and has maintained close links with the Scottish seminary and with other former students over many yea... Read More

The Aeolian Sinfonia of North London, lead by Elizabeth Ann Binks, will be performing works by Ferdinand Herold and Brahms in their Summer Concert in Our Lady Help of Christians Church Hall, Falkland Road, London, NW5 2XT, UK, this Thursday, 2 July at 8pm. Keith Bramich and Charlotte Harber, will be conducting Hérold's Zampa Overture, and Brahms: Symphony No 2. Entrance is free. Light refreshme... Read More

Gospel of 28 June 2026 Matthew 16:13-19 At that time: When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say that the Son of Man is?' And they said, 'Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?' Simon Peter replied, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living Go... Read More

In an interview with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, Ambassador Chris Trott reflected on the last five years which he has spent as the British Ambassador to the Holy See. Describing the job as "an opportunity to work with the most extraordinary people you're ever likely to meet", Ambassador Trott looked back on the events and accomplishments of the last five years as he prep... Read More

Cardinal Stephen Brislin, Archbishop of Johannesburg, in South Africa, opened the third session of the Extraordinary Consistory by inviting the Cardinals to reflect on how humanity is "building" its future in an age marked by technological power. Speaking on the theme: "Building for the common good: the building sites of our time," Cardinal Brislin focused on the relationship between the introduct... Read More

June 28th 2026 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul We must try and avoid any form of triumphalism for this feast, that is not how the apostles witnessed to their faith in Jesus, rather it is more prescient to celebrate as we ought, with joy and thoughtfulness, grateful for the witness and ministry of these two key figures at the beginnings of our faith.. In our Catholic tradition we also pray for P... Read More

Gospel of 27 June 2026 Matthew 10:28-33 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: 'Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father knowing. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you ar... Read More

Pope Leo XIV opened the Extraordinary Consistory in the Paul VI Hall on Friday, and invited the Cardinals to help him discern the Holy Spirit's action in the Church today, through their explicit support and counsel. "I need your freedom, your frankness, and your loyalty. Sincere counsel is always an act of communion," he told them. The Holy Father renewed his desire expressed in January that the... Read More

The Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV began today, Friday, June 26, with the celebration of the Eucharist in St Peter's Basilica. During the Mass Pope Leo invited the Cardinals to reflect on the true freedom of faith and the gift of peace, stressing that "war is never worthy of humanity, and it is never blessed by God." Cardinals have gathered in the Vatican on June 26-27 to refle... Read More

Pax Christi USA, has recognized Santa Fe's Archbishop John C Wester as the 2026 recipient of the Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace award, its highest honour. The award will be presented at an event later this year, location and date to be determined. In January 2022 Archbishop Wester, whose archdiocese is located in one of the key locations of the US nuclear industry, issued his courageous and gro... Read More

As a nation, Venezuela is once again facing a time of profound grief and hardship. On the afternoon of Wednesday 24 June, two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, struck the north-central and west-central regions of the country, resulting in loss of life, injuries and a scene of destruction that is still being assessed by the relevant authorities. In light of the scal... Read More

Deacon Mark Paine writes: In his sermon, a priest asked the congregation to think of the most profound spiritual experience that they had had in the past few months, a time when in prayer they had felt the presence of God. The implication was that all present must (or should) have experienced this. This priest went on to talk about the importance of having a deep, personal relationship with the p... Read More