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The Church of England has apologised for its role in historical adoption practices, particularly in mother and baby homes. Mothers and adoptees who came into contact with these homes have described the profound and lasting impact of these experiences. Published alongside new research into these homes, the apology recognises the impact on people affected and sets out the Church's commitment to lis... Read More

The parents of Leah Sharibu have joined Voices for Justice (V4J), a global collaborative community advocating for those targeted for their religious beliefs, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict by calling for justice for all of 'Nigeria's Leahs'. Leah Sharibu was abducted from Government Girls Science and Technical School in Dapchi, Yobe State, when she... Read More

This year, 2026, marks the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Martyrs Shrine in Midland, Ontario, Canada. It also marks the 400th anniversary since Jesuit Father Jean de Brebeuf landed in Huronia, the Land of the Hurons (now the Wendat First Nation) in 1626, to establish a mission. Over the next 23 years they learnt the local languages, studied the local history and culture and made many con... Read More

Gospel of 19 June 2026 Matthew 6:19-23 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 'The eye is th... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has approved the beatification of 20 priests martyred in hatred of the faith during the Spanish Civil War and recognised the heroic virtues of five Servants of God whose lives were marked by missionary zeal, charity, prayer, and faithful service to the Church. The Pope gave his approval during an audience on Thursday, 18 June, with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicaste... Read More

Faith and Hope, JRS UK's new play, premiering at St George-in-the-East Church in Wapping next Monday, explores the question: 'Is humanity always a victim in times of crisis?' Faith and Hope is a devised reworking of Odon von Horvath's play Faith, Hope and Charity. Written and set in Germany in 1932, against the backdrop of economic hardship and political instability, Horvath's play was based on a ... Read More

As Christians, we are called to welcome, protect, and accompany refugees. Whether you have a few minutes or a little longer, you can make a difference. Jesuit Refugee Services have created a number of resources for Refugee Week which can be used by individuals or groups: Send a postcard to the Prime Minister In just five minutes you could: send a postcard to the Prime Minister, asking to restore ... Read More

Alloysius Frederick, chair of trustees for All Saint's Multi-Academy Trust, has been awarded an MBE in this year's King's Birthday Honours List for services to education. Over more than two decades, Alloysius has played a significant role in strengthening schools and supporting the development of Catholic education across Westminster Diocese. His work has focused on strong governance, clear leader... Read More

The war in Ukraine is seeing a surge in conversions, according to the head of Ukrainian Greek Catholics, who says traumatised people are turning to priests who act "as "wounded healers". Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk spoke to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) about the profound spiritual impact of the war, describing a "significant period of conversion". The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Cath... Read More

St John Vianney Catholic Primary in West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is set to undergo a radical transformation, with work due to start on the construction of a new, state-of-the art school building, under the Department of Education's national School Rebuilding Programme. The move follows the earlier identification of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the original school building,... Read More

Friends of Blackfriars Oxford will be pleased to hear that the project to create their new venue is finally under way! The Regent of Blackfriars, Fr John O'Connor OP, and the future café proprietor, Mr Rich Sewell, met yesterday with the crew from Interiorbuild as they began work to reconfigure the Blackfriars Annexe ground floor. The project is taking a currently unused retail space and transfor... Read More

Gospel of 18 June 2026 Matthew 6:7-15 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'When you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then, like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as... Read More

Priests celebrating significant anniversaries of ordination - Golden, Ruby, and Silver Jubilarians - were remembered today at a Jubilarians' Mass in the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface in Plymouth marking decades of priestly service and ministry. Bishop Nicholas Hudson, who is celebrating his Ruby anniversary, began the Mass by sharing: "I am deeply moved to come alongside Fr Gerard Wi... Read More

The Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem expressed grave concern over the Israeli raid and land grab targeting its Church property in Silwan on June 15, 2026. During the operation, the Patriarchate's representative was forcibly removed, his equipment was confiscated, trees were uprooted, and the property was enclosed with fencing and gates. The Patriarchate said the incident constitutes an unlawful ... Read More