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Gospel of 21 November 2025 Matthew 12:46-50 At that time: While Jesus was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers and sisters stood outside, asking to speak to him. But he replied to the man who told him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers and sisters?' And stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers and sisters! For... Read More

Palestinian religious leaders, theologians, activists, and members of Christian civil society groups in Jerusalem have issued a statement, underscoring how the persistent violence casts a deep shadow on the proposed UN Security Council resolution, approved on Monday, 17 November, raising crucial questions about the future of Palestinian self-determination, international responsibility, and the rea... Read More

Do you long to deepen your personal relationship with God, but find it hard to make space for prayer in the midst of daily life? Would you welcome a little guidance, or wish you could step away for a retreat, yet know that taking time away isn't possible right now? If so, the Online Retreat at Home - A Week of Accompanied Prayer may be just what your heart needs. This gentle, accessible retreat of... Read More

As we look to the Chancellor's Budget announcement on 26 November, as well as any outcomes from COP30, the international climate talks taking place in Brazil until 21 November, we face questions about the kind of world we want to live in, and how to pay for it. Both the negotiations at COP30 and the Budget preparations in the UK are set against a backdrop of huge inequalities, with the rich gettin... Read More

In a message issued in to commemorate World Fisheries Day on 21 November, the Vatican has highlighted the vital work of fishers and seafarers and called for their welfare and dignity to be protected. Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, stressed that fishers must be given a voice and be allowed to actively participate in decisions that affect ... Read More

Scotland's Bishops' Conference has appointed the first member of the lay faithful and the first woman to the role of their General Secretary. Luisa Campbell will take up the role in February 2026. Luisa grew up in the diocese of Galloway and has lived in both the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the Diocese of Aberdeen. After gaining Masters' degrees in both Engineering and Business Administration, she ... Read More

On Thursday 13th November, the Christology of Caryll Houselander was the subject of a compelling lecture at St Mary's College, Oscott. Entitled 'The Crucified Christ and the Rocking-Horse Catholic,' the lecture was given by Fr Andrew Allman, the College's Vice-Rector, who has undertaken extensive research into Houselander's work. Fr Allman introduced the audience to Houselander's personal journey.... Read More

Gospel of 20 November 2025 Luke 19:41-44 At that time: When Jesus drew near and saw the city of Jerusalem, he wept over it, saying, 'Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade round you, and surround you and hem you in on every side, and tear you d... Read More

Established in 2016, Aid to the Church in Need's Red Wednesday campaign is an opportunity to shine a light on the suffering of millions who are persecuted for their faith. Red is the liturgical colour for the feast days of martyrs. On Red Wednesday, 19 November, many cathedrals, churches, and public buildings around the world lit up in red to show solidarity with suffering brothers and sisters. St... Read More

With the global debt crisis high on the agenda at this week's G20 summit, actor Alex Macqueen is starring in a spoof television advert released in the UK on 19 November. Created by Richard Curtis' Project Everyone initiative in partnership with Catholic aid agency CAFOD, the satirical commercial Meet the World's Loan Sharks exposes the global debt crisis as tantamount to pay-day loans. Best known ... Read More

Reflecting on his recent visit to the region, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell delivered a speech at Lambeth Palace during an 18 November gathering of ecumenical church leaders and Christian agencies. He had visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 8-11 November 2025 on a pilgrimage of prayer and solidarity with Hosam Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. They spent time in... Read More

Green Christian has convened experts and concerned Christians to begin mobilising action to help local churches and communities build resilience to growing climate instability. At a Green Christian conference on 15 November some 80 delegates gathered to prepare a 'Call to Action' focusing on the unique role of churches in supporting their wider community to navigate the escalating impacts of the c... Read More

Medaille Trust - a leading provider of modern slavery survivor support services - is concerned that, ten years on from the passing of the Modern Slavery Act, the new government's asylum and returns policy continues to conflate the distinct challenges of modern slavery and asylum seeking. It says: Although the announcements express an intention to address modern slavery the policies, as set out, ri... Read More

Pope Leo has commented on the 13 November statement released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during its plenary assembly in Baltimore. In a "Special Message" on immigration, the bishops assured immigrants of their solidarity and called for "meaningful reform" of the nation's immigration laws. They issued a pastoral letter rejecting mass expulsions, expressing concern for the situation i... Read More