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The Holy See Press Office has announced that Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke over the telephone today, Monday, 19 October. During the conversation, "the Holy Father recalled the grave situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and made reference to the request for a humanitarian ceasefire that he had presented to the President of the Russian Federation" ... Read More

Catholics across Sussex and Surrey welcomed a new bishop today, Monday 19 October, when Bishop Stephen Wang was ordained as the sixth Bishop of Arundel & Brighton. Pope Leo XIV announced Bishop Stephen's appointment in July. Today's Mass of Ordination at the Cathedral of our Lady and St Philip Howard in Arundel, was attended by His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio ... Read More

The bishops of the European Union call on the EU and its Member States to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains firmly at the service of the human person, the common good and peace. The call comes in a declaration adopted at the conclusion of the Autumn Plenary Assembly of COMECE, held in Brussels from 14 to 16 October on the theme 'Magnifica humanitas: Europe, Human Dignity and the Co... Read More

Two years after my first trip, I have returned to Turkana, in northwest Kenya, to strengthen our partnership with the missionary community, understand the changing needs of the local community, bring specialist expertise to study the phenomenon of Lake Turkana's rising water levels, carry out a professional photography documentary and, above all, be there for the local community with our presence... Read More

Gospel of 19 October 2026 Luke 12:13-21 At that time: Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, 'Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.' But he said to him, 'Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?' And he said to them, 'Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of one's possessions.' And he told them a parabl... Read More

Diplomats from several countries along with dozens of French and American solidarity activists, accompanied Palestinian farmers in the West Bank town of Taybeh on Friday as they accessed their olive groves and harvested olives. The diplomatic visit by Canadian Representative to the Palestinian Authority Graham Duttles and Finnish representative Tarja Kangaskorpi was coordinated with the Latin Patr... Read More

Father Joseph Royan CSsR, Redemptorist Priest and Doctoral Student in Rome, will be giving a talk on Tuesday evening in St Gerard's Hall, St Joseph's Redemptorist Monastery and Church, Dundalk, exploring the theme of 'AI and the Church: The Church's Response in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.' This timely discussion will consider the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelli... Read More

A mini Camino took place under a glorious blue sky in London on Saturday. Rafael Montero from El Parnaso Hyspano, led the pilgrimage from Farm Street Jesuit Church to St James' Spanish Place - reciting poems and singing songs that pilgrims will have sung their on way to Santiago de Compostela, Rome, Jerusalem and other places of pilgrimage through many centuries. Organised by Professor John Slobod... Read More

The visit of Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, continued today, with the celebration of Mass in Westminster Cathedral, at which Cardinal Koovakad gave the homily, followed by an ecumenical gathering with Jewish representation at Westminster Cathedral Hall, titled 'In Prayer for Peace'. In his homily, Cardinal Koovakad observed: "In a w... Read More

Bishop Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath, gave the following address today at the Cathedral of Christ the King for the Closing Session of the Diocesan Inquiry into the Cause for the Beatification and Canonisation of the Servant of God, Father Willie Doyle, SJ. After welcoming everyone present, in particular, bishops, clergy and religious of the Diocese and beyond, members of the Jesuit Order, the De... Read More

Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St Peter's Square today, to pray the Angelus with Pope Leo. This was his first scheduled public event since leaving Rome's Gemelli Hospital in the evening yesterday. The Holy Father underwent surgery on one lung last Tuesday. Doctors say he is making a good recovery. In his reflection ahead of the Angelus, Pope Leo commented on "one of Jesus' best known sayings... Read More

Gospel of 18 October 2026 Matthew 22:15-21 At that time: The Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle Jesus in his words. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to p... Read More

Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Gemelli Hospital today, and has returned to his residence in the Vatican. Before leaving, the Holy Father thanked Professor Stefano Margaritora, who performed the operation on his lung, together with the medical and nursing team. He also greeted Professor Elena Beccalli, Rector of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, and the leadership of the Agostino Gemel... Read More

Representatives from the major world religions gathered in Westminster Cathedral Hall in London today, Saturday, 17 October, to meet with the head of the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, to sign a pledge to work together for peace, underpinned by a shared recognition of the dignity of every human person. Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery, took part in the e... Read More