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Gospel of 7 January 2026 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 At that time: When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 'The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee ... Read More

Evangelii Gaudium and the Church's missionary character; the apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium; the role of the Curia and its relationship with the particular Churches; synodality; and the liturgy are the topics that will guide the Extraordinary Consistory that Pope Leo XIV has convened-the first of his pontificate- taking place today and tomorrow, January 7- 8. Over the course of these... Read More

On Tuesday, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presided over Holy Mass in St Peter's Basilica for some 5,800 faithful. At the start of the Mass, the Pope closed the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica, the last of the Holy Doors opened for the Jubilee Year. The gesture marked the end of months in which "a stream of innumerable men and women, pilgrims of hope," crossed the thresho... Read More

All Kinds of Catholic - Episode 84 - Special Epiphany episode with Jacqueline, Claudia and Laura, Catholic women from the world of astronomy and astrophysics. They share how they each hold together the questions of science and faith, especially when it comes to the story of the Epiphany. Find out what these three women think about when they look up at a dark, starry sky - with wonder, and faith bu... Read More

Deacon Mark Paine has written two free resources for children and young people with Autism. For RE teachers and Catechists who have no experience or specialist knowledge of Autism and related neurological differences with practical advice, along with the theological and doctrinal basis for this. They draw on current best practice in inclusive and adaptive religious education and catechesis. With ... Read More

Portsmouth is set to resonate with the timeless sound of sacred music as more than 60 participants gather this Saturday, 10 January 2026, for the opening session of the Portsmouth Gregorian Chant Course, hosted at St John's Cathedral. Bringing together both beginners and seasoned singers, this three-part workshop series offers a rare opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of Gr... Read More

Catholic bishops in Scotland are protesting after the first person has been charged under a new 'buffer zone' law, banning protests outside abortion clinics. Campaigners are prohibited from protesting or even holding silent vigils within around 650ft of clinics offering abortion services in Scotland. In a statement, the Bishops said: "At Christmas, Christians across Scotland gathered around the cr... Read More

The New Year in Nigeria has begun in bloodshed after bandits slaughtered innocent civilians in the country's Middle Belt. In a wave of violence, heavily armed fighters killed 50 people during a series of assaults between 28th December 2025 and 3rd January 2026. The attacks climaxed in a massacre in the village of Kasuwan Daji where 42 people were killed when bandits struck late on Saturday (3rd Ja... Read More

Gospel of 6 January 2026 Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.' When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief pries... Read More

January 6th 2026 Familiarity with many of our Christmas carols and hymns might easily lull us into that rather comfortable state of joyful contentment. Memories of times past and people loved, our half awakened inner child still able to be partly excited at these days of festivity. But the adult in us knows not everything is rosy, not all the stories finish in happy endings. Some of our older caro... Read More

As the number of people joining the Catholic Church in England and Wales continues to rise, the Archdiocese of Southwark is launching a landmark apologetics project to provide evidence-based answers to the burning questions of both new and practicing Catholics. The project, named 'Ambassadors for Christ', is the first of its kind in a Catholic diocese in England and Wales, and is designed to equip... Read More

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem continues to express its deep gratitude to those who support its pastoral and humanitarian mission in the Holy Land through steadfast charity. This gratitude is manifested in two essential ways: through prayer and through tangible signs of appreciation. In this spirit, the Latin Patriarchate recently honoured several members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy S... Read More

Jesuits in Britain write: It is with sadness that we report that Fr Simon Bishop SJ, died on Sunday evening, 4 January 2026. Fr Simon was 58 years old, in the 33rd year of Religious life. He was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 28 March 1967 to his father George, who died on 30 November 2001 and his mother, Dawn. He was the youngest of four children. Simon was baptised at St Peter's church, Oys... Read More

It is with sadness we announce the death of Fr Edward Carroll on Sunday 4 January, peacefully at St Joseph's Hospice in Hackney. Fr Teave, as he was known by many, was admitted to St Joseph's on Wednesday afternoon for end of life care. Before that he was living at Nazareth House in Finchley where he was cared for by the Sisters, staff and Chaplain, Fr Terry Tastard. At St Joseph's the staff and C... Read More