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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

The Vatican Publishing House (LEV) has released the English edition of "The Lord Holds Us by the Hand," which brings together previously unpublished homilies delivered by Pope Benedict XVI during private Masses celebrated during his pontificate and after his resignation. The volume, originally published in Italian by the Vatican Publishing House under the title "Il Signore ci tiene per mano," gath... Read More

A genocide is unfolding in Sudan, while diplomats and officials offer words of condemnation but no real action. This was the message from British politicians of all parties in both Houses of Parliament this week. In October 2025, an estimated 60,000 civilians were slaughtered in the Darfur city of El Fasher. Now, the same warring militias are closing in on El Obeid in North Kordofan, with ethnic a... Read More

Gospel of 26 June 2026 Matthew 8:1-4 When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, 'Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.' And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, 'I will. Be clean.' And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said to him, 'See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, sh... Read More

More than 150 people are reported dead, with many more injured and countless others believed to be trapped after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela overnight. As rescue efforts continue and the full scale of the disaster begins to emerge, Pope Leo XIV has sent an initial emergency donation of one hundred thousand euros through the Apostolic Almoner's Office. The Holy See says the aid, coord... Read More