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"As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our commitment to be Christ's instruments of peace in an increasingly fractured and divided world," said Archbishop Paul S Coakley, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, in a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Archbishop Coakley's statement follows: "As we prayerfully remember t... Read More

Gospel of 12 September 2026 Luke 6:43-49 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure... Read More

Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas will be officially presented in Brussels on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during a high-level public event organised by the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) at the Chapel for Europe, from 19:00 to 21:00 (CET). The event will feature contributions from EU and Church representatives, as well as experts in Artif... Read More

While mainstream Jewish leadership worldwide has strongly opposed the UK government's decision to ban the import of goods from the illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, human rights groups in Israel have welcomed the move with the following statement. We, Israeli human rights organizations documenting Israel's policies and their impact on Palestinians in the occupi... Read More

The President and Vice- President of the Methodist Conference have welcomed the UK government's decision to ban the import of illegal Israel settlement goods. They say: "We warmly welcome the UK Government's commitment to ban the import of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. This policy rightly recognises that Israeli settlements in Palestine are illegal under int... Read More

The Second Reading vote on Lauren Edwards' controversial Assisted Dying Bill is on a knife-edge, as just over a third of MPs back Lauren Edwards' controversial assisted dying bill as currently drafted, finds a major new poll. The survey of 100 backbench MPs, commissioned by Care Not Killing, finds that just 37 per cent support the Bill as it stands, while nearly two-thirds, 63 per cent, or have re... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops' Conference of England & Wales said: "I urge Members of Parliament to reject The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill which aims to legalise assisted suicide as it returns to the House of Commons tomorrow, 11 September. This bill is wrong in principle and is also deeply flawed. If passed, it could lead to vuln... Read More

Gospel of 11 September 2026 Luke 6:39-42 At that time: Jesus told his disciples a parable: 'Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone, when he is fully trained, will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brot... Read More

The Gesualdo Six thrilled the Proms audience at the Albert Hall in a late-night Prom last Wednesday. The sweet-voiced singers sang sacred songs medieval and early modern, along with a new creation from their director Owain Park which itself had venerable roots. Dressed in dark suits and white shirts, the six men were generally still, occasionally changing position or leaving the stage momentarily.... Read More

Andrea Ding Yang was ordained Archbishop of Chongqing in China on Tuesday, appointed by Pope Leo XIV within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China. On 28 July 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed him Archbishop of Chongqing (Chongqing Municipality, China), having approved his candidacy within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the... Read More

Columban Missionary Fr Shay Cullen writes: There is a long-running war in the Philippines, and it is being waged by three super-rich mining corporations in Palawan against the Filipino people and God's creation there. The firms are planning to cut down more than 188,765 magnificent primeval trees with permits from their contacts in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Their ... Read More

Cheers, music and moments of silent prayer marked one of Scotland's largest Catholic youth gatherings as more than 700 pupils came together to learn about the realities facing Christians persecuted for their faith around the world. Pupils from 23 schools attended Aid to the Church in Need's Scottish Youth Rally on Tuesday 8th September where they learned about the challenges faced by suffering Chr... Read More

On Tuesday evening, 8th September the Dominican Friars of St Dominic's church and Rosary Shrine, Haverstock Hill hosted a special service of Vespers to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in spiritual solidarity with the work of the Friends of the Holy Land in support of the vulnerable Christian community all across the Holy Land. The psalmody was beautifully accompanied by the s... Read More

Quakers in Britain has welcomed a raft of measures announced by the UK government today as it seeks to reset British policy towards Israel. The measures, confirmed by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday, include a ban on the import of goods from settlements, sanctions on those who provide services to settlements, and sanctions on extremist settlers. Quakers in Britain welcomed the announcemen... Read More