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Gospel of 11 June 2026 Matthew 10:7-13 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: 'Proclaim as you go, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, no bag for your journey, or two tunics or sandals or a staff, for the labourer deserves ... Read More

Pope Leo celebrated Mass in the Sacrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona this evening, on the centenary of the architect Gaudí's death. He then blessed the Tower of Jesus Christ - the tallest church the world - which was illuminated in a blaze of fireworks. Thousands of people had waited all day outside for this moment. Describing the Basilica as "a catechesis made of stone, colour, and light," the ... Read More

Israel yesterday issued an evacuation order for the entire Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding areas. The order includes the ancient Christian quarter. Leaders from the Maronite Catholic, Melkite Greek Catholic Church and Greek Orthodox Churches have appealed to neighbouring countries, as well as the Lebanese government, to "take immediate and serious action to spare the old quarter of Tyre ... Read More

Dr Karen Groves MBE, founder of the Queenscourt Hospice, Southport, will be giving a parish talk and retreat at St Thomas More's church, Manor House, north London on Friday and Saturday, June 19th and 20th. Friday's talk on 19th June, from 1-4pm will be about setting up a hospice, concerns about ageing, caring and being cared for. Saturday's parish retreat, from 10am to 5pm on 20 June will be on '... Read More

Charity leaders, fundraisers and advisers gathered on Tuesday 9th June at Amigo Hall, St George's Cathedral, London for the Catholics in Fundraising Conference 2026, an annual national event focused on strengthening philanthropy, stewardship and mission across the Church in Great Britain. The one-day conference brought together over 120 experts in economics, media, law and fundraising to explore t... Read More

US Catholic bishops from the dioceses of Tucson, Phoenix, Santa Fe, El Paso, among others, will be holding Border Mass 250, a binational gathering of faith, solidarity, and recognition of the contributions of immigrants in the context of the 250th anniversary of the United States at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 272 N Rodriguez St, Nogalez, Arizona, on Friday, 26 June. Border Mass 250 will foc... Read More

As anti-migrant protests continue to spread across South Africa, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka, the Archbishop of Capetown, has issued a pastoral letter urging Christians and all people of goodwill to reject violence, uphold human dignity, and respond to the growing humanitarian crisis with compassion. The President of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has appealed for calm, dialogue, an... Read More

Fr Bashar Fawadleh, Parish Priest of the Church of Christ the Redeemer in Taybeh - the last completely Christian town in the West Bank, writes: Yesterday evening, Tuesday at approximately 8.30pm, we were subjected to yet another attack - one that was complex, alarming, and difficult to comprehend or justify. The events began with a fire being deliberately set across a large area of Jabal Al-Masis... Read More

More than 40,000 young people attended a prayer vigil with Pope Leo in Barcelona's Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium on Tuesday evening. During the huge event, which included music, prayers and reflection, the Pope listened to the testimony of three people, the Holy Father encouraged young people to embrace their spiritual restlessness, trust in God's presence amid suffering and mental illness, and ... Read More

Gospel of 10 June 2026 Matthew 5:17-19 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments a... Read More

Pope Leo flew to Barcelona from Madrid today on the second leg of his visit to Spain. En route he joined the pilots in the cockpit and spoke by radio with the Spanish Airforce jet planes escorting the papal flight. His visit began with midday prayer in Barcelona's Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. Arriving straight from the airport, the Pope was greeted by a jubilant crowd, including ... Read More

On Saturday, 6th June, the English Province of the Presentation Sisters gathered in Matlock to celebrate 250 years of their foundation as a Congregation and their Jubilarians - Srs Catherine, Helen, Rosario and Anne celebrating 60 years and Sr Bernadette celebrating 70 years of faithful service. Bishop Patrick McKinney was the principal celebrant. On Christmas Eve, 1775, Nano Nagle, their foundres... Read More

On Friday 12 June 2026, a group of Christians will process from St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church, Wandsworth East Hill, London, SW18 2QU, to and around Wandsworth Town Hall, which is a short walk from the Church. The Procession will begin after the 7pm Mass at St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church. Canon Martin Edwards, the parish priest, will bless the Flag during the Mass and, during the Processi... Read More

The Catholic Worker Farm, near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, will be hosting an Open Day this coming Saturday, 13 June, from 3pm till late! There will be a delicious international buffet, live music from Beya Bouslah and John McClean and The Clan, plus performances, drumming, dance, and fun activities for the kids - and it's all free. Bring your friends and family-everyone is welcome! The Catholi... Read More