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Speaking at a seminar of the Fowley Island Institute, held jointly with Lincoln Bishop University and St Mary's University, last weekend, leading Catholic academic, Professor Francis Davis, called for 'innovation' and 'expansion' in especially the English speaking Catholicism and wider Christianity's 'political' and 'pastoral' theology, to build an 'empirical political theology' "truly fit to help... Read More

Following the vote against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill last week, Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) reflects on its impact and ways forward. Many Catholic organisations, led by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, have been vocal in opposing iterations of the assisted dying bill which have come before UK Parliament in the past two years. CSAN released a statem... Read More

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday today, September 14, 2026, following a year marked by appeals for peace, Apostolic Journeys, and concern for human dignity. Messages and expressions of good wishes have arrived at the Vatican from around the world. Italian President Sergio Mattarella sent greetings "on behalf of the Italian people, together with his sincere wishes for spiritual and persona... Read More

On Tuesday 22 September, around 100 priests - from eight countries around the world and various regions of Italy - from the 'Priests Against Genocide' network will gather in Rome. The morning will be devoted to an internal meeting, closed to the public. The public part of the day will begin at 3pm with a moment of prayer at the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia (Borgo Santo Spirito). At 3.30pm the... Read More

A Catholic archbishop in Cameroon is preparing a unique catechism on peace aimed at rebuilding a generation scarred by a decade of violence - after thousands were killed and up to a million people displaced in the north-west. Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda said the project, inspired by Pope Leo XIV's message of peace, will consist of 100 questions and answers designed to teach young peop... Read More

Gospel of 14 September 2026 John 3:13-17 At that time: Jesus said to Nicodemus, 'No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in hi... Read More

During his Angelus address yesterday, to pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the power of forgiving others as Christ has forgiven us, in order to counter hatred, division and violence, and promote peace and love. Forgiveness spreads a healing love that can overcome all human hatred, resentment and division, he said. "Forgiveness is indispensable, and without it, we ... Read More

Naza, a British film directed by Israel filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, who made the Oscar-winning No Other Land last year, has won the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. The film was the only documentary selected at this year's competition. It is chilling examination of Israel's use of AI-assisted systems in the killing of civilians in Gaza. The film looks at the techn... Read More

Environmental campaigners have condemned the Australian Government's decision to expand the Saraji coal mine, extending operations by 30 years and emitting a further 120 million tonnes of climate pollution. The extension was announced as Australian Prime Minister Albanese met with Pacific leaders who maintain that climate change is the "single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellb... Read More

The Roman Catholic parish of Marychurch in Hertfordshire is preparing an exhibition of Marian Shrines around the world for October, the Month of the Holy Rosary. Organiser Rich Salditos, 'Dea' told ICN: "It will be the third Marian Exhibit I will be organising in our parish. It is a small one, however I have checked and it appears it is the only Marian Exhibit across the UK." The exhibition will r... Read More

The Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson reflected on his own parents' decades-long marriage in a homily at the annual Mass for Marriage at Plymouth Catholic Cathedral - the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, on 12 September 2026. Speaking to couples celebrating their anniversaries, the bishop opened with a reflection on Ein Karem, the hillside town near Jerusalem where... Read More

A priest with 1.8 million TikTok followers has urged young people not to ignore the persecution faced by Christians around the world. Father James Anyaegbu, who hosted Aid to the Church in Need's Scottish Youth Rally in Hamilton on 8th September, encouraged around 700 pupils to be aware of the challenges faced by Christians in countries including Nigeria, India and Ukraine, and to stand in solidar... Read More

Gospel of 13 September 2026 Matthew 18:21-35 At that time: Peter came up and said to Jesus, 'Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. 'Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle, one ... Read More

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the southernmost parish in Islington on the edge of London's Barbican, is taking part in the Open House Festival, along with its ecumenical neighbour, the Methodist Wesley's Chapel. The Open House Festival enables people to visit buildings which are not always open to the public. Often described by visitors as a "hidden gem", St Joseph's in Bunhill Row, is now open f... Read More