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Christians across India held a day of prayer yesterday (Sunday 28th June) amid growing fears the Church's charitable work will be at risk if legal restrictions on foreign funding are tightened. Church leaders warned under new draft legislation, schools, hospitals, clinics or other private charitable institutions built with overseas support could be forcibly handed over to a government-appointed au... Read More

Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, has welcomed a new RTE One documentary, (narrated by Jonathan Roumie, from the Chosen) on the life of Fr Edward Flanagan - the Irish American priest who founded Boys Town. Bishop Doran, in whose diocese Father Flanagan was born on 13 July 1886 in Leabeg, Co Roscommon, said: "I am delighted to hear that RTÉ One television will broadcast the featur... Read More

Gospel of 29 June 2026 Matthew 8:18-22 At that time: When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe came up and said to him, 'Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.' And Jesus said to him, 'Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.' Another of the disciples said to him, 'Lord, let me first g... Read More

Pope Leo XIV gave his closing address to the Extraordinary Synod of Cardinals, on Saturday, focusing on hope, synodality, and the Church's responsibility in a world marked by war and a crisis in human relationships. Before beginning his reflection, the Pope expressed his closeness, together with the entire College of Cardinals, to the people of Venezuela, which has been struck by severe earthquake... Read More

"Let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth." - 1 John 3:18 During the Red Alert Heatwave, on the hottest June days on record, a group of Christians, members of the Laudato Si Movement and Christian Climate Action, staged a three day Climate Vigil outside the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) Conference which took place last week at Kensington Olympia in London.... Read More

Catholic bishops in Ohio have released a statement in preparation for America's 250th anniversary and as Haitians in Ohio await a Supreme Court ruling on their Temporary Protection Status. They wrote: "We reflect upon the promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and to worship God free from government intervention. We take seriously the truth that our rights come from God and recog... Read More

The Courage to Stand as One Gathering outside the Home Office for our refugee memorial prayer service was a deeply moving experience. Under the theme of 'Courage' which is the theme for this year's Refugee Week, we came together to pray for all those who have tragically lost their lives seeking safety. Standing in front of the gates of power, the spiritual impact was profound. As we prayed for ... Read More

During her recent official visit to the Holy Land, just three months after taking office, Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury met with Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) in Jerusalem. RHR writes: "We gathered at St George's College alongside our partners at Sabeel, the Palestinian Christian centre for liberation theology, and talked about what religious leadership needs to becom... Read More

The Bishops of Scotland have appointed Fr Pat Keegans as the new Spiritual Director of the Royal Scots College in Salamanca. A priest of the Diocese of Galloway, Fr Keegans ministered in numerous parishes over his priestly life. He is also a former student of the Royal Scots College in Valladolid and has maintained close links with the Scottish seminary and with other former students over many yea... Read More

The Aeolian Sinfonia of North London, lead by Elizabeth Ann Binks, will be performing works by Ferdinand Herold and Brahms in their Summer Concert in Our Lady Help of Christians Church Hall, Falkland Road, London, NW5 2XT, UK, this Thursday, 2 July at 8pm. Keith Bramich and Charlotte Harber, will be conducting Hérold's Zampa Overture, and Brahms: Symphony No 2. Entrance is free. Light refreshme... Read More

Gospel of 28 June 2026 Matthew 16:13-19 At that time: When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say that the Son of Man is?' And they said, 'Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?' Simon Peter replied, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living Go... Read More

In an interview with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, Ambassador Chris Trott reflected on the last five years which he has spent as the British Ambassador to the Holy See. Describing the job as "an opportunity to work with the most extraordinary people you're ever likely to meet", Ambassador Trott looked back on the events and accomplishments of the last five years as he prep... Read More

Cardinal Stephen Brislin, Archbishop of Johannesburg, in South Africa, opened the third session of the Extraordinary Consistory by inviting the Cardinals to reflect on how humanity is "building" its future in an age marked by technological power. Speaking on the theme: "Building for the common good: the building sites of our time," Cardinal Brislin focused on the relationship between the introduct... Read More

June 28th 2026 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul We must try and avoid any form of triumphalism for this feast, that is not how the apostles witnessed to their faith in Jesus, rather it is more prescient to celebrate as we ought, with joy and thoughtfulness, grateful for the witness and ministry of these two key figures at the beginnings of our faith.. In our Catholic tradition we also pray for P... Read More