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25 January 2026 Matthew 4:12-17 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 'The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles - the people ... Read More

In his message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of ensuring that technological innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, serves the human person rather than replacing or diminishing human dignity. Face and voice are unique traits of every person and form the foundation of human identity and relationships. Reflecting on this truth, Pope... Read More

On Thursday, January 22, President Trump announced the start of the "Board of Peace," which requires a $1 billion membership fee. According to Reuters, "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the board's focus would be on making sure the plan for peace in Gaza was fulfilled but that it could also 'serve as an example of what's possible in other parts of the world.'" Our colleagues at Pax Christi ... Read More

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Given what is happening in our geo-political world, the words of the prophet Isaiah might seem a bit hollow, given the brutal behaviour ( or lack of leadership) of leaders and officials who should know better. Isaiah speaks out for the plight of those innocent people in the crosshairs of political posturing, our Greenlanders, Ukrainians, our stateless and unwanted i... Read More

Gospel of 24 January 2026 John 15:9-17 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. 'This is my commandment, that you... Read More

The Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation held its 2026 European Conference in Luxembourg on Friday, January 23. Pope Leo XIV sent a message, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, expressing his appreciation for its theme: "Peace Building in Europe: What Role for Catholic Social Thought and Universal Values?" The Pope said the theme is particularly relevant in today's world, in... Read More

This week, the Knesset's National Security Committee held yet another discussion on the proposed bill to impose the death penalty for terrorists - a proposal that has resurfaced repeatedly, especially in the shadow of October 7. Rabbis for Human Rights CEO Rabbi Avi Dabush, himself a survivor of the October 7 attacks, addressed the committee. Dabush spent more than 30 hours sheltering in a safe ro... Read More

A new Catholic church and a grotto with the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, the 'Regina Pacis,' was blessed on 13 January, in the Diocese of Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State in northern Myanmar. The surrounding area has been the scene of violent clashes between the regular army and Kachin ethnic militias, causing immense suffering for the civilian population and a steady increase in the numbe... Read More

Today, Ed Miliband MP, the Energy and Net Zero Secretary, visited children from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School in Doncaster to hear about an exciting project. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, students have set up a 'Care for Creation' group to protect the local environment and beyond. Over the last two years, they have demonstrated their commitment to environmental steward... Read More

Two Christian nurses in Pakistan have been acquitted of blasphemy in a landmark court ruling which brings an end to an ordeal dating back more than four and a half years. Mariam Lal and Newosh Arooj's legal defence was conducted by the National (Catholic) Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP), which is supported by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). In April 2021, Mariam, then 52... Read More

Gospel of 23 January 2026 Mark 3:13-19 At that time: Jesus went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve, whom he also named Apostles, so that they might be with him, and he might send them out to preach, and have authority to cast out demons. He appointed the Twelve: Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter; James the son of Zebedee an... Read More

On Thursday, Pope Leo XIV held an audience with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, and authorized him to promulgate decrees related to two people who will be beatified and four new Venerables. The decrees recognized the martyrdom of Fr Augusto Rafael Ramírez Monasterio, a priest of the Order of Friars Minor, and a miracle attributed to the intercession ... Read More

Nigerian authorities have confirmed the mass kidnapping of nearly 200 faithful from several churches on Sunday, January 18, in Kurmin Wali, in the Local Government Area of Kajuru in the State of Kaduna. After initially denying the incident vehemently, federal police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin admitted that the initial denial by Kaduna State authorities was aimed at "avoiding unnecessary panic whi... Read More

2025 was a year of devastating climate extremes. From deadly heatwaves and record-breaking wildfires to floods, cyclones and droughts that overwhelmed communities, the impacts of climate change were impossible to ignore. Christian Aid's new report: Counting the Cost 2025, A Year of Climate Breakdown, reveals the true financial and human cost of the world's most destructive climate disasters. The t... Read More