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The roads of Spain's capital city, Madrid, were flooded with thousands of pilgrims, tourists, and simply curious passersby in the hopes of getting a glimpse of Pope Leo XIV as he rode by after arriving at the airport. The first day of his six-day trip to Spain began with a visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid, where the Pope was welcomed by King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters. In th... Read More

The Annual General Meeting of Pax Christi England and Wales took place at Maria Fidelis School, Euston, on Saturday, 6th June 2026. The theme for the day was: 'Sowing seeds of Hope'. Kathryn Lyndon, Chair of Pax Christi opened the day by welcoming everybody and thanking all those who helped organising the event. Fr Joe Ryan, Executive Committee member, continued proceedings explaining the theme fo... Read More

Gospel of 7 June 2026 John 6:51-58 At that time: Jesus said to the Jews, 'I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live for ever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.' The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' So Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless... Read More

At his first Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of St Boniface, one of the Patrons of the Diocese of Plymouth, the new Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson, reflected on the extraordinary legacy of one of Devon's most distinguished sons. Preaching at the Mass, the Bishop drew attention to the missionary character of the territory: "All of our diocesan patrons are martyrs. It reflect... Read More

Pope Leo XIV landed in Madrid on Saturday morning, officially marking the start of his Apostolic Journey to the European nation of Spain, which will see him visit the Spanish capital, as well as Barcelona and the Canary Islands. The ITA Airways plane carrying Pope Leo XIV and journalists departed from Rome's Fiumicino International Airport at 8.13am and landed at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Ai... Read More

Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ It is quite exciting and wonderful how familiar passages from the Scriptures can suddenly open themselves out to us, and help us focus in a different way, by causing us to reflect in a deeper and more thoughtful way and make connections that enrich our faith journey! And so I found that this verse from our first reading caught my attention and struck ... Read More

Gospel of 6 June 2026 Mark 12:38-44 At that time: In his teaching Jesus said to the crowd, 'Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the market-places, and have the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honour at feasts, who devour widows' houses, and, for a pretence, make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.' And he sat down... Read More

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) UK, in partnership with the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and the St Vincent de Paul Society have launched the new 'Welcome the Stranger' campaign. The campaign highlights the barriers which refugees and asylum seekers face when seeking sanctuary in the United Kingdom and calls upon the government to restore dignity in the asylum system. The campaign invites... Read More

Churches and faith-based organizations from Colombia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, together with investment and ecumenical partners, have submitted a complaint under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct concerning HSBC Holdings plc and its financial relationship with Glencore, the company ope... Read More

A new exhibition: '50 Faces of the Holy Land' exhibition in Croydon is coming to Croydon Minster from 16 - 28 June 2026. Previously displayed in the Houses of Parliament, and venues including St Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh, this poignant and impactful display showcases the resilience and faith of the Christian community of the Holy Land. See for yourself some of those forgotten about by the genera... Read More

A week-long Summer School on Christian-Muslim Relations was held at the Henry Martyn Institute, Hyderabad, from 4-9 May 2026. The program aimed to introduce various aspects of Muslim life, thought, and practice to a predominantly Christian audience, particularly members of the clergy. The following fictionalized dialogue imagines a conversation between two participants reflecting on their experien... Read More

The Class of 2026 were sent off in style, when a Newcastle-upon-Tyne secondary school staged a special celebration to mark the cohort's departure ahead of this year's A-Level exams. The Year 13 Leavers' Celebration at St Cuthbert's Catholic High School included Mass led by Canon Simon and Father James, followed by food, speeches, and presentations. Headteacher Dan Murray paid tribute to the sixth... Read More

Perhaps we have underestimated the importance of the Pope being an American, speaking a language which well over a billion globally understand. Many young people around the world learn English as a second language. And there is something immediate and arresting when Pope Leo writes or makes speeches in our own language about matters of great importance. There is also the sense that, with Trump and... Read More

Gospel of 5 June 2026 John 10:11-16 At that time: Jesus said, 'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd... Read More