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Gospel of 20 November 2025 Luke 19:41-44 At that time: When Jesus drew near and saw the city of Jerusalem, he wept over it, saying, 'Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade round you, and surround you and hem you in on every side, and tear you d... Read More

Established in 2016, Aid to the Church in Need's Red Wednesday campaign is an opportunity to shine a light on the suffering of millions who are persecuted for their faith. Red is the liturgical colour for the feast days of martyrs. On Red Wednesday, 19 November, many cathedrals, churches, and public buildings around the world lit up in red to show solidarity with suffering brothers and sisters. St... Read More

With the global debt crisis high on the agenda at this week's G20 summit, actor Alex Macqueen is starring in a spoof television advert released in the UK on 19 November. Created by Richard Curtis' Project Everyone initiative in partnership with Catholic aid agency CAFOD, the satirical commercial Meet the World's Loan Sharks exposes the global debt crisis as tantamount to pay-day loans. Best known ... Read More

Reflecting on his recent visit to the region, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell delivered a speech at Lambeth Palace during an 18 November gathering of ecumenical church leaders and Christian agencies. He had visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory from 8-11 November 2025 on a pilgrimage of prayer and solidarity with Hosam Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. They spent time in... Read More

Green Christian has convened experts and concerned Christians to begin mobilising action to help local churches and communities build resilience to growing climate instability. At a Green Christian conference on 15 November some 80 delegates gathered to prepare a 'Call to Action' focusing on the unique role of churches in supporting their wider community to navigate the escalating impacts of the c... Read More

Medaille Trust - a leading provider of modern slavery survivor support services - is concerned that, ten years on from the passing of the Modern Slavery Act, the new government's asylum and returns policy continues to conflate the distinct challenges of modern slavery and asylum seeking. It says: Although the announcements express an intention to address modern slavery the policies, as set out, ri... Read More

Pope Leo has commented on the 13 November statement released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during its plenary assembly in Baltimore. In a "Special Message" on immigration, the bishops assured immigrants of their solidarity and called for "meaningful reform" of the nation's immigration laws. They issued a pastoral letter rejecting mass expulsions, expressing concern for the situation i... Read More

The churches in Britain often fret about their 'decline'. To an emergent extra parliamentary political force trying to build up its strength though they offer hundreds of budget centres with billions in resources, thousands of local outlets with millions of members as well as cultural leverage, imagery, assets and networks into neighbourhoods like no other. And right now Tommy Robinson, leader of ... Read More

Within the framework of COP30, the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA) is actively participating in the People's Summit, a space that, far from being a parallel event, has become the community and spiritual heart of the Amazonian cry for life. Cardinal Pedro Barreto, Archbishop Emeritus of Huancayo, Peru, and president of CEAMA, has highlighted the depth of the moment that is being lived in... Read More

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