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Catherine Gorman at CAFOD writes: Today Pope Leo released the first major magisterial document of his papacy: Dilexi te (I have loved you). It is a profound and deeply moving document addressed to all Christians, reminding us that at the heart of our faith is the call to love our neighbour. It reminds us of the preferential love that God has for those who are poor, the most vulnerable and margina... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has released the first document of his pontificate, an Apostolic Exhortation called Dilexi te - 'I have loved you'. Underpinned by Scripture, Catholic social teaching, and the teaching of his predecessors, Dilexi te focuses on the Church's love for the poor and God's special concern for those living in poverty. It affirms the ways in which the magisterium should inform our pastoral pr... Read More

Aid agencies and peace campaigners have welcomed news of the Gaza ceasefire, but warn that there is a long road to recovery ahead. They point out that the current agreement is deeply flawed and does not offer Palestinians a just or lasting peace. Reacting to news that the first phase of a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, Elizabeth Funnell, CAFOD Country representativ... Read More

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem welcomes with joy the announcement of an agreement that envisages a cessation of the attacks in the Gaza Strip and the immediate release of the hostages, as well as that of Palestinian prisoners. The Patriarchate ardently hopes that this accord will be fully and faithfully implemented, so that it may mark the beginning of the end of this terrible war. It also st... Read More

The latest National March for Palestine takes place in London this Saturday. The Christian Bloc will be gathering for prayers in Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, SWC2H 8EP at 12 noon before joining the march. We will then walk down and join the route for the march to Downing Street - usually after the Jewish Bloc. Please help spread the word! We will praying and appealing for an end to the fami... Read More

Gospel of 9 October 2025 Matthew 13:47-52 At that time: Jesus said to the crowd, 'The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw ... Read More

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of approximately 300 million Eastern Orthodox Christians around the world, received the 2025 Templeton Prize at a September 24 ceremony held at the renowned Lincoln Center in New York City. Over 300 guests attended the event in David Geffen Hall, including a contingent of clergy dressed in their traditional black cassocks, ea... Read More

A Ukrainian icon created during the height of the conflict was solemnly blessed at a UK cathedral, having made it safely out of the country. The icon of Our Lady of Victories, made with help from Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), was blessed yesterday (Tuesday, 7th October) at St Michael and St George's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Aldershot, Hampshire. Eighteen months in the making, ... Read More

Catholic schools and colleges across Westminster Diocese are not only places where students are encouraged to reach their academic potential, but also where they are inspired to become active, caring members of their communities. At Newman Catholic College, in Harlesden, north London, the Gardening Club is a shining example of this ethos in action. Students take an active role in maintaining and i... Read More

During a private audience at the Vatican today, the Hope Border Institute and Bishop Mark J Seitz presented Pope Leo XIV with messages from members of the immigrant community in the United States. The delegation included Dylan Corbett, executive director of the Hope Border Institute; Most Rev Mark J Seitz, Bishop of El Paso and chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee... Read More

At the start of the Jubilee year, Pope Francis opened five Jubilee doors. The second door was in prison in Rebibbia Rome. He spoke of the door representing all our hearts and by opening the door, we can open our hearts whether we are in prison or not. We can "have the opportunity to fling open the doors to their hearts and to understand that hope never disappoints." This jubilee year is about hope... Read More

There's an opportunity to hear the world-famous organist Richard Hills when he performs next week at a concert celebrating the unveiling of the historic organ at St Thomas More's church in Manor House on Thursday, 16 October. There will also be singing from Patricia Hammond, mezzo-soprano, and Alessandro Romano, countertenor. Drinks in the church hall afterwards. Richard Hills is widely acknowledg... Read More

On the second anniversary of Hamas's "inhuman" attack on Israel, yesterday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said what is happening in Gaza is "inhuman". He said he was struck by the huge turnout at peace marches around the world. He added that antisemitism is a cancer that "must be eradicated." In an interview with Vatican Media Cardinal Parolin said: "I repeat what I said back then: the terrorist attack... Read More

Gospel of 8 October 2025 Luke 11:1-4 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.' And he said to them, 'When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And ... Read More