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Gospel of 17 October 2026 John 12:24-26 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my ser... Read More

Bishop Paul Swarbrick, Lead Bishop for Africa for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, has expressed great concern at the renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region and growing tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. "I visited the region of Tigray in 2025 and had the opportunity to meet people who had been displaced by the war and had suffered grave atrocities. I was struck by ... Read More

The Holy See Press Office released a statement this afternoon, (Friday 16 October), saying that Pope Leo XIV had spoken by telephone with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. During the conversation, the Holy Father expressed his deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region. Oleshky lies along the frontline of the Russian-occupie... Read More

This afternoon, the Holy See Press Office released a statement from Pope Leo XIV's doctors, who said his postoperative recovery continues with steady improvement. Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said the Pope "underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray this morning, which confirmed the steady improvement in his overall condition." They added that "respiratory physiotherapy session... Read More

Parents in Aberdeen are once again calling on the City Council to seriously consider the viability of establishing a Catholic secondary school. The city currently has three Catholic primary schools but no Catholic secondary provision. The campaign is being led by parents' groups, including the Parent Councils of Aberdeen's Catholic primary schools, and has the backing of the Bishops' Conference of... Read More

Israeli settlers are reported to have begun vandalising olive trees during the annual olive harvest season in the West Bank, according to a Catholic parish priest in the Christian town of Taybeh. Fr Bashar Fawadleh leads a parish less than ten miles from Jerusalem, where Christian Palestinians are facing continuing attacks. He's written a letter describing the situation and appealing for help. May... Read More

A gardener cycling from London to Jerusalem has returned to the shrine that inspired his pilgrimage, describing it as one of the ride's most significant moments as he enters what he expects to be the most challenging stage of his journey. Andrew Foote, 32, said his return to the House of the Virgin Mary (Meryemana Evi) near Ephesus strengthened his resolve to continue the journey and deepened his ... Read More

Gospel of 16 October 2026 Luke 12:1-7 At that time: When so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, Jesus began to say to his disciples first, 'Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 'Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in t... Read More

On Thursday afternoon, Dr Luigi Carbone and Prof Stefano Margaritora provided an update on Pope Leo XIV's postoperative recovery. "This morning, the Holy Father underwent routine checks, which yielded normal results," they said. "The chest X-ray showed good recovery of the lung that underwent surgery." The Pope's doctors said he "carried out his daily activities independently," adding that "his ph... Read More

A report based on a consultation process led by Bishop Marcus Stock, into the potential merger of the Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough, and Hallam into a single diocese, was unveiled today, October 15 2026. The consultation process was launched in March this year, with a deadline for responses set for May 22. It included clergy, religious, lay faithful, parishes, schools and services across the t... Read More

Today, October 15, Prime Video and 5&2 Studios unveiled the trailer for Season Six of the global phenomenon The Chosen. The new series premiers on November 15, 2026, in the US and internationally. The hour has come. Before the sun sets, Jesus of Nazareth will be dead. Season Six captures the historic events of Jesus' final day through the lives of those who love Him-and those who condemn Him.... Read More

Quakers and people of faith joined politicians, trade unionists and climate campaigners outside Parliament yesterday, Wednesday, 14 October, to call for oil and gas companies to pay their fair share towards climate damage. Paul Parker, recording clerk for Quakers in Britain, and Shanon Shah, director of Faith for the Climate, both addressed the crowd ahead of the autumn budget. Paul Parker said: ... Read More

Priests Against Genocide - Africa, writing on behalf of an international network of more than 2,700 priests in 68 countries, has sent a letter congratulating Judge Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The letter pays tribute to Judge Pillay's lifelong defence of human dignity: from defending detainees in aparth... Read More

Pupils from primary and secondary schools join Archbishop John Wilson in praying a 'virtual Rosary' offered for Pope Leo XIV Over 80 Catholic schools across South London and Kent prayed the rosary with Archbishop John Wilson for the health and recovery of Pope Leo XIV. The Archbishop of Southwark led the Rosary at St George's Cathedral Primary School, where he was joined in person by pupils from S... Read More