UK & Ireland

Traffic came to a standstill in north London on Palm Sunday morning, as worshippers from several churches and their friends - waving palm and olive branches, gathered at the Manor House gates of Finsbury Park for Ecumenical prayers and Blessing of the Palms. Fr Clive Lee with parishioners from St Thomas More's Catholic church processed with Joseph the donkey. They were accompanied by singer Patric... Read More

The mural opposite the church, painted last September by local artists, was looking a little worse for wear. So, with Holy Week and Easter in mind, our mystery parish artists returned with a special message of love for Staines. Sure, it's no Banksy, but we hope that all who pass by will feel loved and uplifted as they head off to work, school, or leisure. Staines is our home, a place where strang... Read More

The Ecumenical Partnership of St Giles Cripplegate, Jewin Welsh Church, St Joseph's Catholic Church, and Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission, on the edge of the City of London, will celebrate their annual contemporary form of Tenebrae, Spy Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, at 8.30pm. The candlelight service, with the Lamentation chants of Jeremiah and modern readings, takes place in St Giles Cripplegate C... Read More

The All Kinds of Catholic podcast community met in person last weekend for the first time. Afterwards people who attended were asked in a feedback survey if they were glad they had been there. Unanimously, they said Yes! Theresa Alessandro, creator and host of the weekly podcast, reports: "It was a joy to be with just some of our pod community of listeners and guests. For me, it was good to hear d... Read More

Pope Leo XIV sent a message to Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury, assuring her of his prayers and invoking "grace, mercy, and peace… in truth and love". The installation service, took place in Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March. In the presence of some 2,000 guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, it marks the symbolic start of Da... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth, Liaison Bishop for Prisons for the Bishops' Conference, has welcomed the implementation of the Sentencing Act 2026 that has seen significant reform to short jail terms. The changes came into force on Monday, 23 March. "I welcome the recent introduction of the reform of short prison sentences. In my role as Liaison Bishop for Prisons, I have repeatedly advocated for a statu... Read More

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, set out last week on a six-day walking pilgrimage from London to Canterbury, as part of her spiritual preparation for her Installation service at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday, 25 March. During this personal pilgrimage, the Archbishop was able to visit two Carmelite shrines - Aylesford Priory on Friday and the Shri... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth today highlighted the Catholic Church's commitment to welcoming and supporting people seeking sanctuary in the UK, during a visit to Jesuit Refugee Service UK (JRS UK). At the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, in the Archdiocese of Westminster, the Archbishop met refugees served by JRS UK, as well as volunteers and staff providing accompaniment, advice and practical support. Archbisho... Read More

The Archbishop of Liverpool, John Sherrington, has formally opened a new safe house for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking operated by Medaille Trust. Speaking at the unveiling of the plaque Archbishop John welcomed it as a place of safety, refuge and sanctuary. The new safe house is providing support for up to 18 male survivors at a time in Liverpool. Aside from safe and secure acc... Read More

The Bishops' Conference of Scotland has published an Election Briefing Pack ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. This comprehensive resource aims to guide Catholics in Scotland to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully in the democratic process, reflecting on their responsibilities as citizens and disciples of Jesus Christ. The briefing highlights key principles of Catholic Social Teachin... Read More

The bravery of Polish pilots and air crew during the Second World War has been marked in a poignant service at Westminster Cathedral. Watched by descendants of the WW2 Polish fighters, Cllr Robert Rigby, Westminster City Council's deputy Lord Mayor, laid a wreath at the Polish Air Force Memorial at the Cathedral's Lady Chapel and the Polish Armed Forces Memorial in the Chapel of St. George and the... Read More

On 17 March 2026, in New York, HE Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations, delivered a Statement at the 70th Commission on the Status of Women. In his remarks, he underscored the urgent need to strengthen access to justice for all women and girls. Archbishop Caccia emphasized that true access to justice requires more than legal frameworks; it de... Read More

Dr Gareth Leyshon delivered a fascinating Catholic Union webinar exploring whether science posed a threat to today's Catholicism. Chaired by Prof Peter Hindmarsh, Chair of the Catholic Union Charitable Trust, the event was extremely well attended and provided much for attendees to think about. Revd Dr Gareth Leyshon, Astrophysicist, Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia and parish ... Read More

Join with the Bishops of England and Wales to pray a Holy Hour for the dignity of all human life as peers in the House of Lords continue to debate whether to make Assisted Suicide law. On Sunday, 19 April at 4.30pm (UK time), the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour to pray for the promotion of a culture of life in our lands. We are asking the parishes and Catholic communiti... Read More