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Gospel of 19 November 2025 Luke 19:11-28 At that time: Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. He said therefore, 'A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, "Engage in business unt... Read More

There were 32 of us praying outside the Home Office in Marsham Street, London SW1 on 17 November. It was the monthly ecumenical vigil for those who lose their lives trying to reach a place of safety in Europe and it has, astonishingly, entered its fifth year. Astonishing - because five years ago, we thought the tragedies could not get any worse. Instead, they did, and the draconian policies used i... Read More

In one of the biggest divestment announcements to date, dozens of faith institutions have demonstrated climate leadership and accelerated the transition to a fossil free future. On 18 November 2025, 62 faith institutions announced their divestment from fossil fuel companies, sending a strong signal to negotiators at the UN climate summit in Brazil on the urgent need for fossil fuel phase out, give... Read More

Faith groups have joined political leaders, MPs, and Trade Union leaders to urge the Prime Minister to reverse the decision to purchase US nuclear-capable fighter jets. They say the purchase breaches international law, heightens nuclear risks and ties Britain closer to the Trump administration. The call comes as report show chaos and spiralling costs of fighter jet programme. On Monday, 17 Novembe... Read More

Britain's refugee policies have been uncaring, chaotic, and costly for too long. They aren't working for refugees, and they aren't working for communities across the country. The politically mismanaged and unnecessarily costly asylum system, along with unfounded narratives that refugees are a drain on public services and damage the economy, have led to febrile debates and violence. In reality, sho... Read More

The Elders issued the following statement on 17 November 2025. They are independent global leaders working for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet. The group was founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007. The Elders are appalled at the ongoing human suffering in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Leaders must act now to ensure that civilians - including humanitarian wo... Read More

With a deep desire to attend the special event on '10 years of Laudato Si and Paris Agreement,' at the Global Ethical Stocktake Pavilion on 14 November, I went to the COP blue zone entrance. But I was surprised to see a large number of participants standing outside, blocked by the army from entering. After about half an hour, we were allowed to enter. What I heard later was that around 90 indigeno... Read More

The Annual Conference of Christians Aware will be taking place 9-11 January 2026 at Highgate House, Northampton, with the theme 'Ears to Hear: Listening to Minorities' Sessions include 'Christian Minorities Living in the Gulf Region' and 'Christian Minorities Living in the Middle East.' There will be an exhibition of artworks by Adam Boulter Conference music will be led by Geoff Weaver Seminar gro... Read More

A Catholic priest has been kidnapped and the brother of another priest killed in Kaduna Archdiocese, northern Nigeria. Armed assailants attacked the residence of Fr Bobbo Paschal, parish priest of St Stephen's Parish, in Ksuhe Gugdu, Kagarko in the early hours of 17 November. During the attack the brother of Fr Anthony Yero was killed and others were kidnapped. Then, in the early hours of 18 Novem... Read More

Gospel of 18 November 2025 Luke 19:1-10 At that time: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass tha... Read More

Responding to plans set out by the Home Secretary on 17 November, JRS UK Director David Ryall said: "Today's announcement by the Home Secretary marks an unprecedented and damaging departure from the UK's long tradition of offering people sanctuary and the chance to rebuild their lives. These policies will inflict profound harm - not only on those accompanied by the Jesuit Refugee Service UK, but o... Read More

On Saturday, 70,000 people - including Jesuit representatives and others from the global Catholic Church - marched through Belem in Brazil demanding effective action on climate change. Government talks continued inside the 'Blue Zone'. At the end of the day, the COP30 Presidency reported that texts had been agreed on 15 substantive issues including adaptation finance, Just Transition and how to ma... Read More

At the end of October, the city of el-Fasher in Darfur, western Sudan, fell to the Rapid Support Force (RSF) militia after 18 months under siege. Reports indicate widespread executions and mass displacement, with tens of thousands of civilians forced to flee or face violence. Approximately 250,000 civilians were trapped in the city before it fell. Bishop Paul Swarbrick, Bishop of Lancaster and Lea... Read More

"In this moment of global uncertainty, we refuse despair. Inspired by the Jubilee Year of Hope, we choose Hope not as sentiment, but as a discipline rooted in faith and lived in solidarity." In the wake of the World Gathering held in Florence from 5-9 November to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Movement's foundation, Pax Christi International has released its official commitment, which will ... Read More