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Gospel of 3 August 2026 Matthew 14:22-36 After the crowd had eaten and were satisfied: Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by... Read More

Genius? Madman? Saint? The story of Antoni Gaudí, internationally renowned visionary architect responsible for Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia, is told in this new production at the Haldane Theatre, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson St, EH8 9DW, Edinburgh from 7-15 August. Written and directed by Stephen Callaghan, this revised version of the 2014 sell-out Fringe play marks the centenary of Ga... Read More

Every year, on 6 and 9 August, we remember the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In an increasingly fragile world, where the nuclear threat has once again become a tangible reality, this commemoration is not only a moment of mourning, but a genuine call to conscience. The campaign "Lanterns for Peace: from Hiroshima to the World", developed by Pax Christi International and ... Read More

His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, was the Principal Celebrant and Preacher at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street Church on Saturday for the Patronal Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. The beautiful music performed by Farm Street choir under the leadership of organist and director David Graham included... Read More

The Catholic Diocese of Lokoja in central Nigeral has announced the death of one of its priests, Rev Fr Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro. The official announcement was contained in an statement issued by the Diocese's Chancery Office on July 29, 2026. "It is with profound sorrow and in the hope of the resurrection that the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja announces the passing of our beloved priest, Fr Samuel Ope... Read More

Pax Christi New York State sent the following letter to Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester, with close to 100 signatures from across a wide spectrum of notable people, religious, scientists, people with political resumes, and more. Special thanks to Jack Gilroy of PCNYS and Veterans for Peace for initiating this effort. Dear Archbishop Wester: Congratulations on being named Pax Christi USA's Teacher... Read More

Fr Yacoub Rafidi in conversation with Edmund Adamus and Brendan Metcalfe Friends of the Holy Land recorded at the WeBelieve festival for Radio Maria. Charlotte (Radio Maria): This upcoming session is very special. It is called 'What's Going On in the Holy Land?' The Holy Land often reaches us through headlines, statistics and political arguments. This afternoon, we have the privilege of hearing d... Read More

I attended the WeBelieve Festival of Catholic Faith in 2026 at St Mary's College, Oscott. I attended last year and did not think that second time could be better but I was wrong. It was awesome again! WeBelieve is the one Catholic Festival that has taught me so much more about our rich Catholic faith! How could anyone not be or desire to be Catholic? The highlights for me were the Holy Mass homily... Read More

Gospel of 2 August 2026 Matthew 14:13-21 At that time: When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, 'This is a d... Read More

Today, Emancipation Day, we observe 188 years since full emancipation and the abolition of slavery in T&T (and across the British Empire) on August 1, 1838, and 160 years since the 13th Amendment abolished it in the USA in December 1865. To people of African origin, emancipation means liberation, cultural reclamation, and an ongoing journey towards dignity/human rights. It commemorates the end... Read More

What does a diplomat's musings have in common with a Homeric epic? Fresh from seeing the block-buster film, The Odyssey, I recently attended with curiosity the launch of diplomat Paul Grey's memoir, whose title echoes the Greek epic. Perhaps it was simply a history of his lengthy travels, I thought. Unlike the blockbuster, Sir Paul Grey's book is not new, despite the name. He died in 1990, b... Read More

Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Lectionary: 112 1. The invitation of God The enforced discipline of recuperation after my own operation has given me deeper benefits than simply the healing process with its periods of physiotherapy, exercise, relaxation and rest ( though I admit this last wasn't always painless!) There are the moments of thoughtful and quiet prayer , often wordless, what Simone ... Read More

Chee Yan Shek, Operations Manager with the The Ecological Conversion Group writes: The We Believe Festival is a unique event that brings Catholics from all across the UK to come together as the body of Christ. As a small independent charity responding to Laudato Si', we were keen to take up the opportunity to become a partner for this year's We Believe Festival. Our mission at the Ecological Conv... Read More

Gospel of 1 August 2026 Matthew 5:13-19 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket... Read More