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Gospel of 20 April 2024 John 6:60-69 After hearing his doctrine many of the followers of Jesus said, 'This is intolerable language. How could anyone accept it?' Jesus was aware that his followers were complaining about it and said, 'Does this upset you? What if you should see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before? 'It is the spirit that gives life, the flesh has nothing to offer. The words ... Read More

Getting a medical check-up is something that probably does not cross the minds of most people living on the streets. Their lives are a daily struggle to find food, safe shelter and basic washing facilities. Since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has recognized this need, and responded through Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the Papal Almoner by creating facilities such as showers under th... Read More

Christian Aid has branded news that the Scottish government has decided to abandon its climate targets as "a disgrace." On Thursday, the Scottish government announced that is was dropping aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 after accepting that it is now "out of reach". Reacting to the announcement, Christian Aid Scotland's advocacy and policy lead, Andrew Tomlinson, said: "Just... Read More

Academics from around the world have issued the following statement today following the arrest of Palestinian Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian by Israeli police. At 5pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024, Hebrew University professor and internationally renowned feminist scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian was arrested by Israeli police at her home in the Old City of Jerusalem on the charge of incitemen... Read More

In an open letter, Bishop Tesfasellassie Medhin highlights the suffering, despair, and death that has plagued the population, especially women, children, and the elderly, due to years of conflict, drought, and neglect in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Noting that millions of people, displaced by conflict and now call Tigray and neighbouring regions their home, he emphasizes the inadequacy of current ef... Read More

Bishop John Arnold, Lead Bishop for Communications, has spoken about Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day and the role Artificial Intelligence plays in the development of information technology. The day, celebrated on Sunday 12 May, has as its theme 'Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication'. The pace at which AI is developing is extrao... Read More

A catechist was abducted and killed by suspected terrorists last night in Fada N'gourma, east Burkina Faso. Edouard Yougbare's lifeless body was discovered in Saatenga parish this morning (Friday, 19 April), according to local reports received by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). John Pontifex, ACN (UK) Head of Press and Public Affairs, said: "Edouard gave his life on the front line of persecution.... Read More

Gospel of 19 April 2024 John 6:52-59 The Jews started arguing with one another: 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' they said. Jesus replied: 'I tell you most solemnly, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you. Anyone who does eat my flesh and drink my blood has eternal life, and I shall raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is ... Read More

Have you ever seen scratches on an old wall and wondered what they mean? Historic graffiti, often found on the walls of medieval churches, serve as a fascinating time capsule for historians and archaeologists. Drawings and writing in these spaces give us glimpses into the stories of past communities and people. Join Crystal Hollis (PhD) at the Guildhall Library in Aldermanbury, London EC2V 5AF, on... Read More

Suspected Fulani militants carried out on a three-day massacre in Pankshin Diocese in Nigeria's Middle Belt, killing 29 Christians, injuring a further two, and burning down churches and houses. The attacks, which began on Friday (12th April), took place across the villages of Kopnanle, Mandung, Bokkos Town and the Mbar district of Bokkos. Among the dead was a pastor of the Church of Christ in Na... Read More

Christian Aid and Islamic Relief, in partnership with the University of Leeds and the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI), will convene an international conference to explore the role of faith in international development. The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, Deputy Foreign Secretary, has been confirmed as a speaker at the conference which will take place on 24 April 2024 at Church House, London. Bringing... Read More

The World Women's Observatory (WWO) of WUCWO, in the framework of their School of Synodality, will hold two 'Conversations in the Spirit' on Women's Mission in the Synodal Church, on 23 April. All Catholic faith communities have been encouraged to learn, practice and share this discernment model of encounter, active listening, shared silence and collaborative discernment of the Spirit as an integ... Read More

The UK Parliament has heard from a leading Catholic charity how - eight months on - the victims of the worst atrocity against Christians in Pakistan are still anxiously waiting for justice and feel deeply disappointed by the state's response to the violence they suffered. The address from John Pontifex of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) (UK), the Catholic charity for persecuted Christians, was giv... Read More

As the IMF and World Bank's Spring Meetings get underway [April 15-20], the IMF is being urged to abolish its surcharge policy by over 540 civil society organisations who argue the payments unfairly punish the most indebted borrowers and make it harder for those countries to get out of debt. Borrowers currently required to pay surcharges include crisis-hit countries like war-ravaged Ukraine; Egy... Read More