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Two years ago, Mrs Odette Ghattas endured a terrifying experience in Bethlehem when her home was broken into while she was living alone. The thief stole all of her gold jewellery, along with cash in shekels, Jordanian dinars, and US dollars. He also took her mobile, leaving her unable to call for help. As if this were not enough, he threatened her and ordered her not to move from her chair. Overwh... Read More

A Catholic pilgrim who cycled nearly 3,000 miles across Europe and the Middle East has finally arrived in Jerusalem, describing his arrival in the Holy City as "overwhelming". Andrew Foote, 32, set off from Westminster Cathedral on 15th August and reached Jerusalem on Wednesday 11th November after travelling through Europe, Turkey and Jordan on a journey that tested him physically, emotionally and... Read More

Gospel of 13 November 2026 Luke 17:26-37 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. They were eating and drinking and marrying and being given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot - they were eating and drinking, b... Read More

Mary's Meals is currently looking for four friendly, organised volunteers to help coordinate our relationships with churches in either Yorkshire, Nottingham/Leicestershire, Birmingham (North & Central) or East Scotland. You'll work closely with churches and volunteer speakers to help organise talks and events that raise awareness of Mary's Meals and inspire people to support our life-changing ... Read More

Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford and Lead Bishop for the Environment for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has issued the following statement as COP31 gets underway in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the United Nations' annual meeting held to assess progress in dealing with climate change. Statement "The participants o... Read More

Today, 12 November 2026, in New York, His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Z El Kassis, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, reaffirmed the Holy See's appreciation for the essential work of UNRWA, expressing deep concern over the continued suffering and insecurity of Palestinian refugees. Referring to the recent severe flooding in Gaza, he stressed the urgent need to ensure su... Read More

Radio Maria UK invites listeners to "Unwrap Advent" with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Listeners can call in or sign up online from 23 November to receive a Gift to focus on this Advent. Radio Maria UK is launching Unwrap Advent, a new Advent journey inviting listeners to prepare for Christmas with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Priest Director of the Radio, Fr Toby Lees OP said: "This Advent, I wa... Read More

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Lima today to catch a glimpse of 'Padre Robert' as Pope Leo XIV is affectionately known in Peru, on his first full day in the country. Large crowds were reported outside the church residence where he is staying. Another 40,000 people chanted: "The Pope is Peruvian!" at the Central Plaza Mayor as he passed through. At a meeting with Bishops in the Archbishop'... Read More

Police officers, staff, police chaplains representing various faiths, civic dignitaries, and members of the public gathered at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday 3 November for the 103rd National Police Solemn Requiem, one of the longest-standing and most significant acts of remembrance in British policing. Held annually since 1923, the National Police Requiem is the United Kingdom's oldest national... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has urged Peruvian leaders to provide accessible health services for its people and strengthen preventative medicine to support families who care for the elderly, the sick and the vulnerable in the country which 'remains with me". In his first address to government officials and the diplomatic corps after landing in the country he says helped form him as a pastor, the Pope highlighted... Read More

Gospel of 12 November 2026 John 17:20-26 At that time: Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven, and praying said, 'Holy Father, I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me... Read More

On his third day in Argentina, on Tuesday, the feast of his namesake, Pope St Leo the Great, the Holy Father travelled to Córdoba, where he celebrated Mass on the grounds of the Military Aviation School. In his homily he recalled Argentina's many saints and blesseds, especially those who flourished in and around Córdoba, who can be an example for the Church and its faithful. "It is, a joyful dut... Read More

Journalists, editors and all those working in media around the world came together yesterday for the annual Journalists' Commemorative Service at the industry's spiritual home in London. Opening the service at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, Reverend Canon Dr Alison Joyce welcomed the congregation gathered to remember the journalists, media workers and support staff who had died doing their job o... Read More

To European and Arab leaders "As Gaza's families face devastating floods, hundreds of thousands of children are left without safe shelter. We urge you to use your diplomatic and economic leverage to press Israel to lift its blockade, allow unrestricted humanitarian aid and essential building materials into Gaza, and help families find safety and rebuild their lives. No child should have to endure... Read More