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"Aysar ran towards us in a panic and said: 'The Jews shot Ayman.' I saw three soldiers surrounding Ayman, who was lying on the ground, shining their flashlights on him. He was close to the gate. I went over to him and shouted at the soldiers: 'What have you done to my son?' Ayman said to me in a faint voice: 'Mom, the soldiers shot me.' I was in shock and started shouting at the soldiers: 'Which o... Read More

Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul Services, the Vincentian charity established to strengthen and support a family of frontline charities serving people experiencing poverty, exclusion and disadvantage across Great Britain, has announced it will formally close later this year after successfully fulfilling its founding mission. Established in 2012 by the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent d... Read More

As an avid reader of historical novels set during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, I have often wondered what remains of the religious communities that once shaped life in the City of London. Most people know Blackfriars station, but how many know why it bears that name? What traces survive of the friars who lived, worked and prayed in the City for more than 300 years? This question inspired Os... Read More

Missio in England and Wales were thrilled this week to hear from St Aelred's Catholic Primary school in York, in the Middlesbrough Diocese, who shared news of their wonderful Day of Many Colours celebrations. The Day of Many Colours is organised by Mission Together, Missio for children. It's based on the five colours of the Mission Rosary and encourages children to unite in prayer with their sist... Read More

Austen Ivereigh, journalist and biographer of Pope Francis and writer on the contemporary church, will be giving an introduction to Leo XIV's first encyclical: Magnifica humanitas - concerned with 'safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence' at Belmont Abbey this Saturday. Hosted by Herefordshire Deanery as part of their Horizons of Hope series, the talk will take place... Read More

Gospel of 8 July 2026 Matthew 10:1-7 At that time: Jesus called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew th... Read More

This Saturday, 11 July, Pope Leo will have lunch with around 200 poor people at Borgo Laudato si', located within the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo. The initiative will begin with the celebration of the Eucharist using the Liturgy for the Care of Creation, followed by a moment of welcome and refreshments, a guided visit through Borgo Laudato si', and a shared meal with the Holy Father. The... Read More

The Catholic Women's League will celebrate their 120th anniversary on 1st August with a special Jubilee Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, Mayfair, followed by a talk on their founder and a lunch for CWL members. The Catholic Women's League (CWL) unites and empowers women to nurture faith, build friendships and serve local and global communities. Members are active and f... Read More

Mgr Martin Hayes, Vicar General of the Diocese of Westminster has issued the following information, about forthcoming retirements, priests' appointments, deacons' placements and other information. RETIREMENTS OF PARISH PRIESTS, SUMMER 2026 Mgr Vincent Brady, from Pinner Mgr Phelim Rowland, from Hampstead Fr Jonathan Goodall, from Stanmore Fr Peter Harris, from Bishop's Stortford Fr Ulick Loring, f... Read More

Bishop Dr Imad Haddad, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land writes: Dear friends and partners, Our thanks goes out to each of you who have advocated for the release of Natalie Abuddayeh since her detainment on the 2nd of June. Distressingly, Natalie has now been imprisoned for over a month. We are grateful to all those who continue to pray for her safety and freedo... Read More

Medaille Trust, one of the leading providers of modern slavery support services in the UK, have called for the withdrawal of proposed modern slavery legislation in the government's Immigration and Asylum Bill. Medaille Trust CEO Dani Wardman said: "the proposed legislation undermines the recovery of vulnerable survivors, risks excluding victims from desperately needed support and fails to address ... Read More

Gospel of 7 July 2026 Matthew 9:32-38 At that time: Behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marvelled, saying, 'Never was anything like this seen in Israel.' But the Pharisees said, 'He casts out demons by the prince of demons.' And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their ... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has begun his summer holidays at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo. The Pope arrived yesterday afternoon and will stay until July 27. aAstatement from the Prefecture of the Papal Household released yesterday said: "In the afternoon of today, Sunday, July 5, the Holy Father will move to the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo for a period of rest, until Monday, July 27." The st... Read More

Fr Bashar Fawadleh, from Christ the Redeemer Parish in Taybeh, part of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, writes: Since yesterday, groups of Israeli settlers (pictured) have been repeatedly observed on Jabal Al-Massis, an area belonging to the town of Taybeh, east of Ramallah. According to eyewitnesses and ongoing monitoring, their activities strongly suggest preparations for the establishment ... Read More