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Around 100,000 campaigners marched in London on Saturday in the 36th National Demonstration for Palestine, to demand that Andy Burnham, the incoming prime minister, take immediate action against Israel's genocidal war in Palestine which has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians since October 2023. All faiths were represented on the march. There was a large Jewish bloc. The Christian group gathered ... Read More

Craig RA Hesketh's poems, and is perhaps timely given the publication of Magnifica Humanitas and the Holy Father's observations as follows: 150. Today, the convergence of automation, robotics and AI is rapidly transforming the very structure of work. It is said that this will bring great improvements for everyone. In reality, however, the "new ways" of working are not necessarily better, for "whil... Read More

The Fairtrade Foundation welcomes Andy Burnham as the new Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, and urges his government in their first 100 days to ensure UK businesses behave responsibly by setting out a clear path to a mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) law. Marie Rumsby, Advocacy Director at the Fairtrade Foundation, said: "The people working hard every day ... Read More

Nine different Christian networks and churches have written to Andy Burnham on the day he takes office as Prime Minister. Their letter calls on the new Prime Minister to prioritise peace, sustainable economics and tackling root causes of social unrest. It highlights challenges of war and climate change that will frame Mr Burnham's term, and encourages him to strike out on a different path to one s... Read More

They've done it again. Student reporters at St John Bosco College in Battersea, south London, have just produced another fascinating edition of Faith Matters - this time leading with an exclusive interview by Alexandre Marques with Filippo Sorcinelli, the artist and fashionista responsible for designing the Popes' liturgical vestments. Steeped in fashion and theology, he describes how 'every detai... Read More

Gospel of 19 July 2026 Matthew 13:24-30 At that time: Jesus put another parable before the crowd, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the master of the house ... Read More

This morning, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations prayed at St Nicholas Church in Kyiv and visited an area where a Russian missile strike in May killed more than 20 people, including children. Archbishop Gallagher conveyed the closeness of Pope Leo XIV to everyone he met, saying "there is not a single day when he does not ... Read More

The Catholic Writers' Guild has arranged for a special Mass to be celebrated for the repose of the soul of Ann Widdecombe. Besides her memorable political career she was the author of four novels and a former Mistress of the Keys in the 1990s. The Mass will take place at 6pm on Thursday July 23 at the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception in Farm Street, Mayfair, London. Read More

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1.Romans 8: 26-27 The work of the Spirit "Brothers and sisters: The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God's will". This sh... Read More

Gospel of 18 July 2026 Matthew 12:14-21 At that time: The Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: 'Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I w... Read More

Nearly a year after their historic meeting in Rome during the State Visit of Their Majesties The King and The Queen to the Holy See in October 2025, representatives of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) met again with The Queen to share the impact of their work over the past year, with a particular focus on advancing dignity, protection and opportunity for vulnerable women and gir... Read More

Pope Leo has scheduled this Autumn what he describes as "a synodal discernment on the steps to be taken in order to proclaim the Gospel to families today". He sees families as active subjects of evangelization as well as recipients of pastoral care. The meeting of Presidents of Bishops Conferences, and Eastern Catholic Churches, will therefore be "placing particular emphasis on listening to the f... Read More

Deadly landslides and flooding have torn through fragile shelters in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, leaving refugee communities exposed as humanitarian funding struggles to keep pace with growing needs, said the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Days of relentless monsoon rainfall have triggered landslides, flash floods, and windstorms across Bangladesh, killing over 50 people and severely affecting 1.... Read More

Hundreds of religious officials, diplomats, and representatives from Ukraine gathered in Kiev for a ceremonial reception on 16 July commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations. Those gathered expressed gratitude for the hope churches are bringing, and lamentation for a war that has caused so much suffering. Words of welcome were offered by M... Read More