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This afternoon, the Holy See Press Office released a statement from Pope Leo XIV's doctors, who said his postoperative recovery continues with steady improvement. Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said the Pope "underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray this morning, which confirmed the steady improvement in his overall condition." They added that "respiratory physiotherapy session... Read More

Parents in Aberdeen are once again calling on the City Council to seriously consider the viability of establishing a Catholic secondary school. The city currently has three Catholic primary schools but no Catholic secondary provision. The campaign is being led by parents' groups, including the Parent Councils of Aberdeen's Catholic primary schools, and has the backing of the Bishops' Conference of... Read More

Israeli settlers are reported to have begun vandalising olive trees during the annual olive harvest season in the West Bank, according to a Catholic parish priest in the Christian town of Taybeh. Fr Bashar Fawadleh leads a parish less than ten miles from Jerusalem, where Christian Palestinians are facing continuing attacks. He's written a letter describing the situation and appealing for help. May... Read More

A gardener cycling from London to Jerusalem has returned to the shrine that inspired his pilgrimage, describing it as one of the ride's most significant moments as he enters what he expects to be the most challenging stage of his journey. Andrew Foote, 32, said his return to the House of the Virgin Mary (Meryemana Evi) near Ephesus strengthened his resolve to continue the journey and deepened his ... Read More

Gospel of 16 October 2026 Luke 12:1-7 At that time: When so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, Jesus began to say to his disciples first, 'Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 'Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in t... Read More

On Thursday afternoon, Dr Luigi Carbone and Prof Stefano Margaritora provided an update on Pope Leo XIV's postoperative recovery. "This morning, the Holy Father underwent routine checks, which yielded normal results," they said. "The chest X-ray showed good recovery of the lung that underwent surgery." The Pope's doctors said he "carried out his daily activities independently," adding that "his ph... Read More

A report based on a consultation process led by Bishop Marcus Stock, into the potential merger of the Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough, and Hallam into a single diocese, was unveiled today, October 15 2026. The consultation process was launched in March this year, with a deadline for responses set for May 22. It included clergy, religious, lay faithful, parishes, schools and services across the t... Read More

Today, October 15, Prime Video and 5&2 Studios unveiled the trailer for Season Six of the global phenomenon The Chosen. The new series premiers on November 15, 2026, in the US and internationally. The hour has come. Before the sun sets, Jesus of Nazareth will be dead. Season Six captures the historic events of Jesus' final day through the lives of those who love Him-and those who condemn Him.... Read More

Quakers and people of faith joined politicians, trade unionists and climate campaigners outside Parliament yesterday, Wednesday, 14 October, to call for oil and gas companies to pay their fair share towards climate damage. Paul Parker, recording clerk for Quakers in Britain, and Shanon Shah, director of Faith for the Climate, both addressed the crowd ahead of the autumn budget. Paul Parker said: ... Read More

Priests Against Genocide - Africa, writing on behalf of an international network of more than 2,700 priests in 68 countries, has sent a letter congratulating Judge Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The letter pays tribute to Judge Pillay's lifelong defence of human dignity: from defending detainees in aparth... Read More

Pupils from primary and secondary schools join Archbishop John Wilson in praying a 'virtual Rosary' offered for Pope Leo XIV Over 80 Catholic schools across South London and Kent prayed the rosary with Archbishop John Wilson for the health and recovery of Pope Leo XIV. The Archbishop of Southwark led the Rosary at St George's Cathedral Primary School, where he was joined in person by pupils from S... Read More

Gospel of 15 October 2026 John 15:1-8 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fru... Read More

On 14 October 2026, in New York, His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Z El Kassis, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, delivered a statement at the joint debate under Agenda Item 21: Eradication of Poverty and Agenda Item 23: Agriculture development, food security and nutrition, of the Second Committee of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Archbishop El ... Read More

The Story of Christian Art - From the Dawn of Time to the Present, by Fr Patrick van der Vorst. Publisher: Lion Books. With stunning reproductions of major artworks on nearly every page, this is a book that both informs the mind and nourishes the soul. From the haunting images in the catacombs to the sacred halls of Gothic cathedrals and the bustling streets of Renaissance Europe, The Story of Chr... Read More