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Gospel of 12 May 2026 John 16:5-11 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'Now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, "Where are you going?" But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him ... Read More

Father Louis Salman, a Jordanian priest who served as parish priest in Beit Sahour, a majority Palestinian Christian town near Bethlehem and was also chaplain for the Palestinian Christian youth movement, has been forced to leave the country. Following an unusually long and intensive security interrogation by Israeli authorities, Israel refused to renew his visa and ordered him to leave before 11 ... Read More

Pope Leo met on Monday morning with members of Jordan's Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies and of the Holy See's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. The members of the Royal Institute, were in Rome for a colloquium on 'Human Compassion and Empathy in Modern Times'. In his address, the Pope suggested that compassion and empathy are "essential attitudes" of both Christianity and Islam. In th... Read More

Fr Colin Patrick McLean died peacefully at Candlewood House Care Home, London, on 9 April. He was 91 years of age. Fr Colin's Requiem Mass was at Our Lady of Hal, Camden Town on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Soldier, Priest and Dancer If Colin McLean's life was to be made into a stage production, or if a biography was to be written - or if his life was made into a dance production - there would be three A... Read More

The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has reached a new and deeply troubling dimension. The total collapse of solid waste management since October 2023 has created catastrophic public health conditions in the Strip's overcrowded tent camps. Children are waking up at night as rodents bite them while they sleep. Medical teams report treating rodent-related incidents every day. Doctors warn of potenti... Read More

Christian Art has announced the launch of the Faith Art Prize - a major international award celebrating contemporary art in dialogue with faith, prayer and the sacred. Previously known as the Laudamus Award, the newly rebranded Prize marks an exciting new chapter for Christian Art. With a total prize fund of £30,000, including a £25,000 First Prize generously donated by John J Studzinski CBE, th... Read More

New analysis warns the great British cup of tea is at risk as climate change drives more bitter flavours, volatile prices and unreliable supply. Christian Aid says the threat to Britain's favourite drink also highlights the growing climate pressure on tea farmers and workers. The familiar taste of the British cuppa is under threat from climate change, with new analysis warning that rising temperat... Read More

Gospel of 11 May 2026 John 15:26-16:4a At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning. 'I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. They will put you... Read More

During his Regina Caeli address on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that Jesus loves us forever and unconditionally, and that His love for us moves us to love others. "The Lord does not leave us alone in life's trials," Pope Leo XIV told pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square. Before reciting the Marian prayer of the Easter season, the Holy Father reflected on the day's Gospel according ... Read More

During the Fourth National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship Meeting held on May 08, 2026, at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences (SJNAHS) Bengaluru, the launching of the National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI) took place. In the context of the Churches in India being in a critical situation facing many challenges and difficulties, such as violent attacks on pastors and faithful,... Read More

Stonyhurst College has welcomed Mr William Doherty as its new Head, who began his leadership of the College on Friday 1 May 2026. Mr Doherty joins Stonyhurst from Xavier College Melbourne, Australia, bringing more than 30 years' experience in education, including significant leadership roles within Jesuit schools. His appointment marks an important moment in the life of Stonyhurst College as it co... Read More

Mark Etkind writes: The just-published letter (referred to here) signed by religious leaders opposing antisemitism makes some good points - especially the message to 'our Jewish brothers and sisters. This country belongs to you as much as any of us.' But claims that 'the spectre of Jewish people being stabbed at random in the street, killed defending their synagogues and Jewish infrastructure bein... Read More

Usama Nicola writes: In many parts of the world, people run to break records, stay fit, or simply for fun and personal challenge. But in Palestine, running carries a much deeper meaning. Here, we run for freedom, for life, and to remind the world that despite everything this people endure, they still refuse to stop dreaming. In the streets of Bethlehem, beneath the skies of a city that has long ca... Read More

Catholics in Fundraising (CiF) welcomed fundraisers and charity leaders from across the Catholic sector to a summer seminar and reception hosted at Cazenove Capital in the City of London. Held on Thursday 7 May 2026, the event explored how Catholic teaching can inform a more holistic and integrated approach to wealth, philanthropy, and stewardship. The seminar, titled: 'Catholic Generosity - where... Read More