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Gospel of 7 November 2025 Luke 16:1-8 At that time: Jesus said to the disciples, 'There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, "What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager." And the manager said to himself, "What shall I do, since... Read More

In this new video, Fr Patrick van der Vorst, founder of www.christian.art visits Brookwood War Cemetery in Surrey, UK - one of Europe's largest burial grounds - to reflect on how art, music, and faith help us remember the fallen. Among the quiet ranks of headstones, he traces the origins of Remembrance: from the founding of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to the birth of the Red Poppy as a ... Read More

With the devastating news that human society has failed to limit global warming to 1.5C, Church groups are hoping for an urgent and constructive dialogue at the annual UN Climate Conference COP30 in Brazil. Running 10-21 November, it aims to save the future of our planet and the people that catastrophic consequences of the climate emergency will affect - and are already affecting. The people of th... Read More

As the UNFCC COP30 convenes in Belém, Brazil, we, Columban Missionaries, renew our commitment to climate justice rooted in Gospel values of nonviolence, dialogue, and respect for all life. We call on leaders to find courage and clarity needed to commit to an agreement that recognizes the fragility of this moment in Earth history. We stand in solidarity together with representatives from faith, ... Read More

Fr Joe Ryan writes: Pax Christi International Conference began in Florence, Italy, at 4pm on Wednesday with the basis theme: Building Bridges for Tomorrow. In fact, Pax Christi has been building bridges ever since it was founded in 1945 by Marthe Dortel-Clandot. It began as a campaign of prayer for Franco- German reconciliation. This original objective was enlarged and Pax Christi became 'a crusad... Read More

A much-loved Catholic priest has marked his retirement after 52 years of service to the Diocese of Middlesbrough by publishing his first book. Father Tom O'Neill has served parishes in Hull and Middlesbrough, where he was most recently parish priest of the Holy Name of Mary in Linthorpe for 15 years. Parishioners packed the parish hall for a special celebration evening after Father Tom's retiremen... Read More

A Nigerian catechist who continued his ministry despite nearly being stabbed to death at the hands of knife-wielding extremists is to receive an award for bravery. Tobias Yahaya is to receive Aid to the Church in Need's Courage to Be Christian award at a special #RedWednesday Mass at St George's Cathedral, Southwark on Wednesday, 19th November at 6pm. He said: "I'm most humbled and honoured to rec... Read More

A new report by the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) reveals the harsh reality facing Catholic families across England and Wales throughout the Cost of Living Crisis. Titled Counting the Cost, the report draws on testimonies from families across parishes, schools, and charities, revealing the difficult daily choices they face between essential needs and highlighting the emotional and spiritual... Read More

Gospel of 6 November 2025 Luke 15:1-10 At that time: The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, 'This man receives sinners and eats with them.' So he told them this parable: 'What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that ... Read More

Papal biographer and journalist Dr Austen Ivereigh, was keynote speaker at The Tablet's 185th anniversary celebration in London on Tuesday evening. BBC broadcaster and presenter Ed Stourton joined for a discussion and Q&A after the lecture. Dr Philip Crispin writes: Austen Ivereigh, a good friend and celebrated biographer of the late Pope, delivered The Tablet's 185th Anniversary Lecture: From... Read More

A Ukrainian bishop says the constant noise of drones and rockets above their heads is traumatising all who hear it. Roman Catholic Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv, in the northeast of the country, told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that the buzz of drones is so constant that silence is what fears people the most. He said: "There are permanently drones and rockets and we hear t... Read More

The Religious Education Policy Unit has welcomed the Curriculum and Assessment Review panel's recommendation to recognise the value of Religious Education by including it in the National Curriculum. The final report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review states that; "RE's importance is not currently reflected in its standing in the curriculum," and recommends moving it to the National Curricul... Read More

Archbishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Bishops' Conference, has issued a statement on the Crime and Policing Bill which is currently going through Committee Stage in the House of Lords. He urges peers to support the amendment to overturn clause 191 which would decriminalise abortion and threaten the life of unborn children, and calls for compassionate support and legal pr... Read More

Bishop John Arnold has been appointed as new President of Pax Christi England and Wales. Bishop John has been Bishop of Salford since 2014. He is the Bishops' Conference Spokesperson for the Environment and a former Chair of CAFOD's Board of Trustees. Kathryn Lydon, chair Pax Christi England and Wales said: "I am so pleased that Bishop John has been appointed as our President and was delighted to ... Read More