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Gospel of 19 February 2026 Luke 9:22-25 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.' And he said to all, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but wh... Read More

Around 70 Christians gathered outside the Ministry of Defence in Central London today, to take part in the annual Ash Wednesday procession and prayer vigil. This was the 44th year Christians undertook this witness to, "the belief that it is better to risk living by the code of nonviolence, than to live a half-life hiding behind the false security of war and war preparations of all kinds." They rep... Read More

A Jerusalem Voice for Justice - an ecumenical witness for equality and a just peace in Palestine/Israel - have issued the following message for the beginning of Ramadan and Lent. In these days, Christians begin their Lenten fast, which leads us to Holy Week and the glorious celebration of Easter. Our Muslim brothers and sisters also initiate their fast of the month of Ramadan. This means that we a... Read More

Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick and a member of the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue writes: This year, Christians and Muslims are marking Lent and Ramadan at the same time. Through its message from the Vatican's department for Inter-religious Dialogue, the global Catholic Church expresses our solidarity with Muslims. The message invites us all to renew our gaze on God who ... Read More

The College of Consultors of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton have elected Canon Jonathan Martin as Diocesan Administrator to provide stability and continuity, and to serve and guide the faithful of the diocese until a new Bishop is appointed by Pope Leo XIV. The move came a day after the former Bishop of the diocese, the Most Reverend Richard Moth, was Installed the twelfth Archbishop of Westm... Read More

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, has confirmed that the Holy See has declined an invitation to join President Trump's Board of Peace. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting in Rome with the Italian Government at Palazzo Borromeo, seat of the Embassy of Italy to the Holy See, on the occasion of the anniversary of the signing of the Lateran Pacts, the C... Read More

With Ash Wednesday, today begins the Lent season, a time to dedicate to prayer and reflection. We enter this spirit through the reflections prepared by Sister Wamuyu Wachira and Bishop Colin Bagaforo, Co-Presidents of Pax Christi International. As we await Holy Easter, we are called, like Jesus, to live a period of preparation, learning the value of silence and small daily sacrifices offered as co... Read More

This February half term join The Bar Convent for a brand- new activity trail in celebration of Mary Ward (1585-1645); a local woman with a global following. Follow the trail to explore the exhibition and discover the extraordinary life and legacy of this iconic historic figure. In the Footsteps of Mary Ward is a fun, engaging, hands-on trail, which includes dressing-up, lemon letters, a game of 'k... Read More

Thousands of Catholics in north-east Nigeria have returned to church in defiance of their fears following more than 15 years of violent insurgencies. Bishop John Bakeni and Bishop Oliver Doeme, of Maiduguri Diocese, Borno State told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that worshippers were coming back "in their thousands, not hundreds". Whuabazhi Pilgrimage Centre - which ACN helped build - has seen r... Read More

Today marks the beginning of Lent. Each week, Friends of the Holy Land will be sharing with you personal stories from our brothers and sisters in Christ and their individual special prayers. Our first story is a short video featuring Daniel, a young Christian from the Holy Land. Thanks to your support Daniel is completing his studies in Nursing at Bethlehem University, with help from Friends of t... Read More

Gospel of 18 February 2026 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'Beware of practising your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 'Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by ... Read More

A two-day workshop: 'Healthcare for all: Sustainability and equity' organized by the Pontifical Academy for Life, was presented at the Holy See Press Office today, with experts noting that where there is a will, there can be a way to make healthcare possible for all. The president of the Academy, Mgr Renzo Pegoraro, presented the ongoing discussions and goals of the gathering, together with partic... Read More

There have been some heated comments online over the last two days, after the Telegraph and several other publications reported that the British Museum had removed the name 'Palestine' from their Middle East displays and notices. A petition appealing for the name to be reinstated has already attracted over 14,000 signatures. In a statement today, a British Museum spokesperson said: "It has been re... Read More

As the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth year, a Catholic charity has revealed that more than €30 million (£26 million) in donations have supported the Church's ministry to the suffering. Following the February 2022 invasion, cities and villages have been damaged or destroyed, and more than 3.3 million displaced, leaving families facing deep material, emotional and spiritual hardship. Aid t... Read More