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The Diocese of East Anglia marked its Golden Jubilee with a joyful and prayerful Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich, on Friday 26 June, as hundreds of clergy, religious and lay faithful gathered to celebrate 50 years of diocesan life. Held on the Solemnity of the Dedication of the Cathedral, the landmark celebration was led by Bishop Peter Collins and brou... Read More

Animal Farm, an animated film produced by Angel studios and directed by Andy Serkis of Lord of the Rings fame will be out in cinemas on 24th July. Animal Farm is one of the great literary allegories of the 20th century. A novella by George Orwell, a committed Socialist, Orwell was appalled by what he saw as the degeneration of the idealism of the Russian Revolution into totalitarianism at the hand... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass in St Peter's Basilica on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, today, Monday 29 June. The Archbishop of Westminster was among 35 metropolitan archbishops from around the world who received the pallium during the annual celebration, presided over by the Holy Father in the Vatican. The pallium, a narrow band of white wool ... Read More

Church communities are out in force to help deeply traumatised people in the wake of the deadly devastating earthquakes that hit Venezuela. Priests, who have been accompanying the wounded in hospitals in Caracas, said "the reality is devastating". One priest said: "Before giving the sacrament of the sick to a mother, I asked her how she felt. She smiled, and answered: 'I'm alive,' and then added: ... Read More

Christians across India held a day of prayer yesterday (Sunday 28th June) amid growing fears the Church's charitable work will be at risk if legal restrictions on foreign funding are tightened. Church leaders warned under new draft legislation, schools, hospitals, clinics or other private charitable institutions built with overseas support could be forcibly handed over to a government-appointed au... Read More

Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, has welcomed a new RTE One documentary, (narrated by Jonathan Roumie, from the Chosen) on the life of Fr Edward Flanagan - the Irish American priest who founded Boys Town. Bishop Doran, in whose diocese Father Flanagan was born on 13 July 1886 in Leabeg, Co Roscommon, said: "I am delighted to hear that RTÉ One television will broadcast the featur... Read More

Gospel of 29 June 2026 Matthew 8:18-22 At that time: When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe came up and said to him, 'Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.' And Jesus said to him, 'Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.' Another of the disciples said to him, 'Lord, let me first g... Read More

Pope Leo XIV gave his closing address to the Extraordinary Synod of Cardinals, on Saturday, focusing on hope, synodality, and the Church's responsibility in a world marked by war and a crisis in human relationships. Before beginning his reflection, the Pope expressed his closeness, together with the entire College of Cardinals, to the people of Venezuela, which has been struck by severe earthquake... Read More

"Let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth." - 1 John 3:18 During the Red Alert Heatwave, on the hottest June days on record, a group of Christians, members of the Laudato Si Movement and Christian Climate Action, staged a three day Climate Vigil outside the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) Conference which took place last week at Kensington Olympia in London.... Read More

Catholic bishops in Ohio have released a statement in preparation for America's 250th anniversary and as Haitians in Ohio await a Supreme Court ruling on their Temporary Protection Status. They wrote: "We reflect upon the promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and to worship God free from government intervention. We take seriously the truth that our rights come from God and recog... Read More

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