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Gospel of 19 September 2025 Luke 8:1-3 At that time: Jesus went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and man... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged men and women religious to remain rooted in their charism while remaining attentive to the signs of the times, reminding them that their founders were able to respond with courage and discernment to the needs of their day. Addressing representatives of the Marist missionaries, Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, and Ursulines of Mary Immaculate gathered in Rome for th... Read More

As the United Nations concludes genocide has occurred in Gaza, the local Church has reported demolition of the city just streets away - yet still refuses to evacuate. Speaking to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) today (Thursday 18th September), George Akroush, development director for Jerusalem's Latin Patriarchate, said: "The civilian population continues to suffer from bombings, displacement, an... Read More

Ann Pettifor, an economist and Patron of Operation Noah writes: The Norwegian oil giant behind the UK's largest undeveloped oil field - Rosebank - is expected to reapply for permission from the UK government to develop this project any day now, which is why Operation Noah needs your help. Rosebank is an environmental disaster waiting to happen - one which will do nothing to lower energy bills or ... Read More

President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has joined Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, and other Church leaders in calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of all hostages and prisoners after Israel launched its major ground offensive in Gaza City. In the joint statement, the Church leaders insist that "this deadly ... Read More

This weekend, Viatores Christi, Ireland's leading lay missionary association, celebrates 65 years of dedicated service to mission, justice, and global solidarity. Established in the wake of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), the organisation was formed in recognition of the call to mission extended to all the baptised - a bold vision at a time when lay involvement in mission was still emergi... Read More

The Shakespeare scholar and author Clare Asquith, Countess of Oxford and Asquith, author of 'Shadowplay: The Hidden Beliefs and Coded Politics of William Shakespeare', will speak on the Bard's use of the widespread double language generated by political censorship, this Sunday, 21 September. The talk will take place at St Mary's Church, 4 Holly Walk, Hampstead, London NW3 6QU, from 4-5pm. Admiss... Read More

Lord Alton of Liverpool was one of 17 people, including the driver, who were injured when a double decker bus crashed near Victoria Station two weeks ago. The 24 bus mounted the pavement and hit a barrier near a crowded bus stop at about 8.20am on Thursday 4 September. There were no fatalities. Lord Alton suffered a head injury and a broken spine. In spite of his serious injuries Lord Alton has re... Read More

Gospel of 18 September 2025 Luke 7:36-50 At that time: One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his fee... Read More

At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV expressed his "deepest" sympathy for the people of Gaza. He renewed his appeal for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, a diplomatic solution to the crisis, and full respect for international humanitarian law. "I express my deepest sympathy to the Palestinian people in Gaza, who continue to live in fear and survive in una... Read More

The World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel is an annual World Council of Churches event held during the third week of September. The week aims to encourage people of faith to pray for, and work towards, an end to Israeli occupation and oppression allowing both Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace. This year the week runs from the 20th to the 26th September and the theme is 'We must giv... Read More

The new Catholic Parish of Brighton & Hove was inaugurated on Sunday 14 September, with Mass at St John the Baptist Church, Kemptown, celebrated by Bishop Richard Moth and priests and deacons from across the new parish. Bishop Richard published a new Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton in January 2024. Called 'The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission', the Plan creates vit... Read More

A bishop has condemned the "horrible carnage" after more than 60 people were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a message to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Bishop Melchisédech Sikuli Paluko of Butembo-Beni condemned the brutal attack carried out by Islamist extremists in Ntoyo village, in Saint Joseph of Maguredjipa parish, North Kivu, on 8th September. The slaughter has been attri... Read More

Writer and broadcaster Joanna Bogle will be leading the Catholic History Walk this Friday, September 19th. Meet at 2pm on the steps of St Patrick's Church, Soho Square. Nearest tube: Tottenham Park Road. No need to book - just turn up! We will explore Holborn and learn about Bishop Richard Challoner. ALL WELCOME! Bishop Challoner September was an English Catholic prelate who served as Vicar Aposto... Read More