Justice, Peace & Environment

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met at the English College's Convento Palazzola just outside Rome from 18-23 April for a one-day plenary assembly and week-long ongoing formation as Pope Leo XIV followed his Apostolic Journey through Africa to its conclusion. They issued this statement as a sign of solidarity with the Holy Father, asking for Catholics to pray with them for an enduring pea... Read More

Members and friends of the National Justice and Peace Network will be gathering in St. Mary's Church, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ this Saturday, 25 April, to hear local speakers talk around the issue of food sustainability. Professor Peter Jackson from the University of Sheffield talk about the H3 Project, including reference to meat farming and animal welfare. Ian and Maggie Patterson are me... Read More

A special Mass for the Care of Creation took place on the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death yesterday at Farm St Church, Mayfair. The chief celebrant was parish priest Fr Dominic Robinson. A beautiful exhibition of works inspired by Laudato Si , is currently on at the London Jesuit Centre, next door to the church. After the Mass The two artists featured in the exhibition, Helen Elwes and Ma... Read More

The first black former Secretary-General to the Commonwealth of Nations has said that conflicts would heal if people of all faiths and none were "willing to come together in one voice and say, 'not in my name'". Baroness Patricia Scotland was guest of honour at a panel discussion 'Dare to Believe - Is Religious Freedom under growing threat around the world' a hybrid event, which took place yester... Read More

A special Mass for the Care of Creation will take place on the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death at 6pm on Tuesday, 21st April at Farm St Church, Mayfair. A beautiful exhibition of works by artists Helen Elwes and Martin Jarvis, in response to the climate and nature crisis, is currently on at the London Jesuit Centre, next door to the church. After the Mass there will be a talk by the artis... Read More

CAFOD is hosting this online conversation on Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 7pm. (London GMT +1:00) marking the anniversary of the conflict that began on 15 April 2023 in Sudan. Since the outbreak of violence, millions of people have been displaced and are facing severe humanitarian needs, while local communities and aid organisations continue working tirelessly to support those most affected. In thi... Read More

Pax Christi International writes: Through an open letter published on our channels, we have addressed Pope Leo XIV directly, who in recent days has been at the centre of a situation of growing tension following declarations made by the President of the United States of America Donald Trump. Pax Christi International renews its full solidarity with the Holy Father and with the message of peace he ... Read More

Following last year's World Day of Prayer for Peace in Sudan, Pax Christi International continues its commitment to peace and justice by inviting communities worldwide to take part in a World Week of Prayer for Peace in Sudan. 17 - 24 April 2026 At this critical time, we are called to stand together in solidarity, through prayer, reflection, and action, for the people of Sudan. Why Sudan? Sudan i... Read More

Are you looking for a way to Care for Creation and build a better world? Then the next Laudato Si' online Animators course, which begins on 15 April is for you. Laudato Si' Animators are members of the Laudato Si Movement, a global community of prayer and action, who animate their local parishes and communities to engage in ecological spirituality, sustainable lifestyles and advocacy for climate ... Read More

As catastrophic levels of hunger hit the people of Sudan, Anneliese Dodds MP joined leading charities, civil society and Sudanese diaspora in Downing Street this week to call for essential and urgent action. This week marks three years since the start of the conflict in Sudan [15 April]. With the level of human suffering affecting 33.7 million people in Sudan and hunger reaching unimaginable lev... Read More

The Bishops of Scotland today renew their urgent appeal to political leaders across the world to pursue peace with courage, determination, and sincerity. In a time marked by deepening conflict and human suffering, particularly in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and South Sudan, the need for dialogue and diplomatic solutions has never been more pressing. War brings devastation, loss, and division. ... Read More

A special Mass for the Care of Creation will take place on the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death at 6pm on Tuesday, 21st April at Farm St Church, Mayfair. A beautiful exhibition of works by artists Helen Elwes and Martin Jarvis, in response to the climate and nature crisis, is currently on at the London Jesuit Centre, next door to the church. After the Mass there will be a talk by the artis... Read More

Archbishop John Wilson, Metropolitan Archbishop of Southwark said this morning: "Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV is showing the world that in the face of war, God demands peace. As Pope Leo has made clear, we cannot stand by and allow the message of the Gospel to be abused. "As bishops, we are not politicians, nor statesmen, nor do we pretend to have all the answers. But as followers of the Lord ... Read More

School children joined The Salvation Army, Green Christian and Zero Hour at the Houses of Parliament yesterday, 9 April, to call for a new law to protect climate and nature. Children descended on the Houses of Parliament this Easter, armed with handmade postcards and giant bee props, to demand that MPs pass new legislation that takes a coordinated approach to tackling both the climate and nature c... Read More