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Andrea Ding Yang was ordained Archbishop of Chongqing in China on Tuesday, appointed by Pope Leo XIV within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China. On 28 July 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed him Archbishop of Chongqing (Chongqing Municipality, China), having approved his candidacy within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the... Read More

Columban Missionary Fr Shay Cullen writes: There is a long-running war in the Philippines, and it is being waged by three super-rich mining corporations in Palawan against the Filipino people and God's creation there. The firms are planning to cut down more than 188,765 magnificent primeval trees with permits from their contacts in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Their ... Read More

Cheers, music and moments of silent prayer marked one of Scotland's largest Catholic youth gatherings as more than 700 pupils came together to learn about the realities facing Christians persecuted for their faith around the world. Pupils from 23 schools attended Aid to the Church in Need's Scottish Youth Rally on Tuesday 8th September where they learned about the challenges faced by suffering Chr... Read More

On Tuesday evening, 8th September the Dominican Friars of St Dominic's church and Rosary Shrine, Haverstock Hill hosted a special service of Vespers to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in spiritual solidarity with the work of the Friends of the Holy Land in support of the vulnerable Christian community all across the Holy Land. The psalmody was beautifully accompanied by the s... Read More

Quakers in Britain has welcomed a raft of measures announced by the UK government today as it seeks to reset British policy towards Israel. The measures, confirmed by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday, include a ban on the import of goods from settlements, sanctions on those who provide services to settlements, and sanctions on extremist settlers. Quakers in Britain welcomed the announcemen... Read More

Bishop Frank Dougan, Bishop of Galloway gave this homily on Saturday during the March for Life Mass at Westminster Cathedral. During that lively beginning to the Mass, I found myself thinking, "I wouldn't want to be the preacher". And then I remembered. Having driven down on the overnight bus from Glasgow to here last night into this morning, I feel at the moment I can well represent one of the ma... Read More

Gospel of 9 September 2026 Luke 6:20-26 At that time: Jesus lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: 'Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and spurn your name as evil on a... Read More

Justice & Peace Scotland welcomes today's announcement by the UK Government of a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, alongside further sanctions targeting those involved in settlement expansion and settler violence. We particularly welcome the Government's recognition that Israel's occupation of the West Bank is unlawful and that settlement expansion and ... Read More

Christian Aid has welcomed the UK government's ban on importing goods from illegal Israeli settlements as an important step in confronting the forcible displacement of Palestinians from their land. Responding to the UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement today, Christian Aid said it was an appropriate response to the long-standing violation of international law by Israel. Christian Aid's... Read More

Anthony Horan, Director, of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office has issued the following statement today regarding proposals to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. It is deeply troubling to hear that SNP members may be asked to vote on a motion seeking to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. Human life possess... Read More

Leaders from across Wales' major faith communities have written a joint open letter to Members of the Senedd, pledging their prayers and support as the new Senedd begins its term, while warning against rising religious and ethnic prejudice amid what they describe as a period of "significant tension" across the United Kingdom. The letter is signed by senior figures representing the Catholic, Anglic... Read More

With excitement growing in hosting the Ryder Cup in Limerick in 12 months time, a quiet revolution in youth growth and development programs is also occurring across the West of Ireland including a 1.1 Million Euro youth and community facility is set to open on the Salesian Campus in Pallaskenry, Limerick, less than 20 minutes from Adare This follows the conversion of the former swimming pool and a... Read More

CAFOD has welcomed the decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements, and the UK government's renewed commitment to act in support of justice and accountability announced today. These new policy measures, highlighting the illegality of the occupation and pledging firm action against those who finance or facilitate illegal settlements, mark an encouraging step-change by Andy Burnham's government... Read More

There are many different ways of living a good, ordinary Christian life: working as an inspiring, caring school teacher, a conscientious, accessible plumber who arrives on time, a good nurse, a dedicated local councillor, a compassionate judge, amongst many occupations. Yet, there was no more mundane a life than that of the 16th century Jesuit Spanish lay brother, St. Alphonse Rodriguez. His role ... Read More