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Gospel of 28 January 2026 Matthew 23:8-12 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts hims... Read More

Efforts to tackle escalating levels of homelessness globally are largely missing from international development budgets, the first-ever analysis of international and development funding to tackle homelessness finds. Published today by global homelessness NGO Depaul International, the report finds that global development investment targeting housing policy and low-cost housing has fallen sharply si... Read More

The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) has launched its 2026 large grants programme with £385,000 available in large grants to shine a light for social justice in England and Wales this year. Inspired by Pope Leo's XIV's renewal of the Church's commitment to Catholic Social Teaching (CST), the CPT invites project proposals that emphasise human dignity, solidarity, and the common good against modern chall... Read More

Bishop Paul McAleenan has shared his message for Racial Justice Sunday, which takes place this year on Sunday, 1 February, in which he urges all people to engage in encounters founded on respect and love for the other. The theme for Racial Justice Sunday is: "Whoever loves God must also love his brother" (1 John 4:21): Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes. In his message, Bishop McAleenan, Lea... Read More

As one group of ecumenical accompaniers left, and another took its place, the pursuit of peace remained uninterrupted in Palestine and Israel, even through grave challenges. A "handover ceremony" - a longstanding tradition for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel- drew people together on 22 January 2026 to share prayers and wishes with th... Read More

On January 17, 2026, the heads of the Churches in the Holy Land published a statement criticising those who "advance damaging ideologies, such as Christian Zionism, mislead the public, sow confusion, and harm the unity of our flock." A few days later, the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, a noted Christian Zionist, commented in a Facebook page "Christians are followers of Christ and a Zioni... Read More

St John Plessington Catholic College, Bebington, on Merseyside, recently honoured students' achievements, both academically and personally, at its annual awards ceremony. The school was joined by special guest speaker and former St John Plessington student turned staff member, Mollie Dawson. Introduced by headteacher, Mr Peadar McLoughlin, as a "remarkable individual" and "true inspiration to many... Read More

Helena Judd, from Radio Maria, reviews Hamnet, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao. The film has already won the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) People's Choice Award, highlighting its critical acclaim and audience impact. O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention, A kingdom for a stage, princes to act And monarchs to behold the ... Read More

Gospel of 27 January 2026 Mark 3:31-35 At that time: The mother of Jesus and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, 'Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.' And he answered them, 'Who are my mother and my brothers?' And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, 'Here are my mother... Read More

Tensions are running high in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse and US citizen, on Saturday. The federal government alleged that Mr Pretti was carrying a gun and intervened as ICE agents confronted a woman on the street. Local authorities said Mr Pretti had a permit to carry a handgun, addin... Read More

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land have announced that works are set to begin to restore the 'cradle' of Christianity - the place where Jesus was born - in Bethlehem. They expressed their joy at the initiative, which also involves the cooperation of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Patriarchate and will be carried out under the auspices of the Presidency o... Read More

Bishop Dr Imad Haddad writes: Over the weekend, Israeli settlers attacked the village of Birzeit near Ramallah, trespassing and damaging private lands. When they were confronted by a local woman, they attacked and beat her and her family. Four members of the family were injured, and the woman was hospitalized in intensive care with a severe head wound. When local youth including the woman's son a... Read More

Yogi Sutton, one of founders the Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ), has been honoured as a Dame of St Gregory the Great by Pope Leo XIV for her contribution to the Catholic Church and wider society. Since founding CARJ with several others in 1984, Yogi has tirelessly championed the cause of justice for Black and Ethnic Minority communities, ensuring that the Church does not remain sil... Read More

The Community Outreach Manager will play a key role in delivering and developing community-based services for Irish people in London, grounded in the Chaplaincy's Catholic ethos and commitment to dignity, compassion, and social justice. The post-holder will hold a caseload, provide supervision to outreach staff and volunteers, and contribute to the strategic development and sustainability of outre... Read More