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A striking new light and sound installation is touring the North East this February, telling the remarkable story of Codex Amiatinus, the oldest intact complete Bible in existence. The Rivers of Ink installation has been created by London-based artists Karen Monid and Ross Ashton of The Projection Studio in collaboration with Durham University researchers. Through video projection mapping, ori... Read More

There is nothing new in the assertion that South Africa is facing a severe water crisis. Some parts of the country are semi-arid. Other parts have failing, ageing infrastructure and growing populations, so that the supply cannot keep up with the demand. Our legacy of mining and manufacturing continues to poison vast quantities of surface and underground water. Our rivers are polluted with sewage a... Read More

This week, during their annual spring retreat at the International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine in Knock, Co Mayo in the Archdiocese of Tuam, the Bishops of Ireland formally launched a new monstrance (pictured) at a special prayer gathering. This new Vocations Monstrance will be used to gather the faithful for prayerful Eucharistic adoration for vocations to the priesthood and to religious life.... Read More

GUADALAJARA - A Catholic church-sponsored conference held here earlier this week brought together more than 1,000 activists and concerned citizens from across Mexico to share strategies and hone tactics among civil society groups in efforts to stem widespread violence and rights abuses that continue to plague the country. Known as the National Dialogue for Peace, the three-day conference at the Je... Read More

Gospel of 5 February 2026 Luke 9:23-26 At that time: Jesus said to all, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words... Read More

During his weekly General Audience, held in the Paul VI Hall, Pope Leo XIV warned against "fundamentalist or spiritualist readings" of Scripture, and spoke of the Church's mission to proclaim the Word of God in language that touches human hearts. Scripture reveals God's desire to be close to His people, Pope Leo said as he continued his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council. He focussed... Read More

Dear Readers, You may have noticed we had a technical problem recently which led to the website being down for a couple of days. It was worrying but everything is now up and running again - I'm glad to say. It was encouraging to receive so many messages from readers with good wishes and prayers. Thank you all very much! Jo Siedlecka Read More

The Amos Trust will be hosting a webinar: Free Marwan Barghouti, on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026 at 6pm (UK) Marwan Barghouti has been unjustly imprisoned by Israel for over two decades, convicted in a trial by a court he did not recognise. Despite his imprisonment, poll after poll shows he's Palestine's most popular leader. A powerful symbol of unity and a long-time advocate for freedom and dignit... Read More

Ahead of the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Paul S Coakley, has urged policymakers to "courageously pursue diplomatic negotiations to maintain New START's limits." "I call on people of faith and all men and women of good will to ardently pray that we, as an international community, may develop th... Read More

A Catholic priest in Gaza is pleading for the war to stop as the strip continues to sink into a deeper humanitarian and health crisis. Gaza's only Roman Catholic parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) about the "very serious" situation situation caused by dire living conditions and ongoing violence. Despite the ceasefire called on 10th October 2025, authoriti... Read More

Margaret and Barry Mizen MBE gave a special Catholic Union Pub Talk on 2 February, the feast of Candlemas, at which their son Jimmy was remembered and the concept of forgiveness discussed and explored. Jimmy was murdered in 2008 one day after his sixteenth birthday. Chaired by Catherine Pepinster, journalist, the event was incredibly moving, but rather than feeling sorry for their family, Margaret... Read More

The Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology warmly invites you to our upcoming Postgraduate Open Afternoon - an excellent opportunity to discover how postgraduate study in theology, spirituality, and pastoral care can enrich your life, faith, and career. Come and join us for this engaging online event on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, starting at 3pm (UK time). Whether you're considering advancing you... Read More

Gospel of 4 February 2026 Mark 6:1-6 At that time: Jesus came to his home town, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, 'Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and J... Read More

"I wrap my baby in a blanket... and when it gets extremely cold, I try to carry her in my arms more often, so she can warm up from my body heat." - Mariana, Ukrainian mother Postponed talks between US, Ukraine and Russian envoys are due to get underway in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday 4 February. Meanwhile, life for Ukrainians, in sub-zero temperatures, is made harder by unrelenting attacks. The one-w... Read More