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Water is a sacred gift that sustains life. We see a sign of God's generosity in water. It quenches our thirst and makes the earth fertile. In Baptism, it becomes a symbol of his renewing grace. Taking care of water is also a form of safeguarding life and of recognising that this resource belongs to everyone, without distinction. In his prayer intention for September, Pope Leo invites us to pray th... Read More

All Christian schools in Jerusalem suspended classes today, Tuesday 1 September, at the start of the autumn term, in protest over Israel's refusal to renew entry permits for more than 70 teachers and staff from the West Bank. This is affecting more than 8,500 students. The following statement has been issued by the General Secretariat for Christian Educational Institutions in Jerusalem (English T... Read More

As rescue workers comb through mud and debris left by deadly floods and landslides, Nepal's Catholic community is mobilising aid for families who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods. Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Apostolic Vicariate of Nepal, told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN): "In some places along the Bhote Koshi River, entire villages have been wiped out. Many ho... Read More

After a summer of record-breaking temperatures and wildfires, and as the Prime Minister considers opening North Sea new oil and gas fields, Operation Noah and a coalition of faith-based organisations have announced a series of nationwide Green Investment Roadshows. The initiative invites church leaders, treasurers, and congregation members to learn how to align their church finances with climate s... Read More

Gospel of 1 September 2026 Luke 4:31-37 At that time: Jesus went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 'Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come ... Read More

"The latest barbaric abduction of more than 60 worshippers from a Mosque in Borgu, Niger State, and the horrific massacre of 47 innocent citizens, with another 17 people seriously injured in Ukum, Benue State, represent a further deterioration of the security situation." The bleak assessment was made by Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, the Archbishop of Kaduna and President of the Catholic Bish... Read More

Are you committed to a world where people can live in peace and without fear of violence? Do you have the skills and experience to voice this message to people at all levels? Pax Christi England and Wales are recruiting a new General Secretary to lead our small team, working with individuals, groups, parishes, the Catholic hierarchy and the network of organisations who share our values, including... Read More

"Every day we wake up wondering which Palestinian village will be attacked next. We are exhausted. We live in fear and terror." Settler violence in the West Bank has become a daily, relentless reality. Families attacked in their homes. Farms burned. People killed. And Palestinians left defenceless with no protection and no accountability. Munther does not want to share statistics today. He is ti... Read More

Learn traditional songs sung by pilgrims and join in a mini-pilgrimage from Farm Street to Spanish Place singing these songs on the way. Pilgrims sang these songs in different times and places, reflecting their experience of pilgrimage. We will use these songs to connect with the experience of pilgrimage in our own lives. No prior musical experience is needed, the sessions are open to all. Learn... Read More

On 28th August 2026, the Carmelite community at Thicket Priory near York celebrated their Centenary of Foundation. The Carmel of the Annunciation was founded at Exmouth, Devon on 28th August 1926 by Mother Mary of Jesus. She was prioress of Notting Hill Carmel in London from 1883 to 1941. During that time she founded 32 Carmels throughout Britain. In the early 1950s, plans for a new main road encr... Read More

Churches around the world have been praying for everyone caught up in the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal and Tibet last week. In a message sent on Thursday Pope Leo expressed his sorrow over the loss of life and widespread destruction. He commended the souls of those who died "to the clemency of the Almighty" and offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved. He also assured those affe... Read More

Gospel of 31 August 2026 Luke 4:16-30 At that time: Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll, and found the place where it was written, 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good ... Read More

On Monday, 31 August, Cardinal Alvaro Ramazzini, Professor Omer Bartov, and Fr David Neuhaus SJ, will be taking part in an online conversation to discuss: Why is it important for a priest to speak out against genocide the Genocide in Gaza? Why saying that it is a genocide is not antisemitic? and, Why genocide is a human rights issue and not a partisan one? The webinar, for priests, will take place... Read More

On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV became the first Pope to take part in the procession of Our Lady of the Lake, on Lake Albano. The Holy Father crossed the lake aboard the Falco, together with the statue of the Virgin Mary. The journey took about 25 minutes. The boat was accompanied by canoes carrying young people who had taken part in the Castel Gandolfo championships, as well as dragon boats and other ... Read More