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Over 180 pupils and staff from 14 Catholic primary schools joined together for the annual Mission Together Mass, at St Theodore's Parish, Hampton on Thames, Westminster Diocese. Presided over by Archbishop Richard Moth, and concelebrated by Fr Philip Baptiste, Mission Together's Diocesan Director in Westminster, the Mass united schools from the dioceses of Westminster, Southwark, and Arundel and B... Read More

A daytime drone strike by Russia destroyed the front of CAFOD partner Caritas-Spes Ukraine's humanitarian support centre in Odesa. Mercifully, no visitors or staff were injured. Henry Wilson Smith, CAFOD Acting Emergency Programme Manager for Ukraine, said: "With civilians experiencing the mostly deadly period of the war since 2022, this attack was a stark reminder of the risks humanitarian worke... Read More

There are lots of things to enjoy when on pilgrimage: the beautiful countryside, the rich encounters, the food, fellowship and fun; even walking long distances. And there's a pleasing simplicity about life on the pilgrim path. There was also, on the 'Let us Walk' pilgrimage, lots of singing and a highlight of the week for me was a musical evening we shared in a pub in Greenwich, where we'd arrived... Read More

Catholics in Fundraising has assured the Holy Father of its closeness in prayer following the announcement that Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. The organisation's trustees have pledged their prayers for the Holy Father, his medical team and all those caring for him during this period. The announcement comes only weeks after the Holy See highlighted the work of ... Read More

Gospel of 12 October 2026 Luke 11:29-32 At that time: When the crowds were increasing, Jesus began to say, 'This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. The Queen of the South will rise up at the judgement with the men of this g... Read More

Christians For Palestine took part in the 37th national demonstration in London on Saturday, protesting the third year of ongoing genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing being carried out in the West Bank and southern Lebanon. Before joining the march, the Christian bloc met for ecumenical prayers in Victoria Embankment Gardens, led by Rev Sam Fletcher from the Anglican Chaplaincy at Exeter Universi... Read More

This weekend, 10/11 October, parishioners at Our Lady of the Rosary in Staines, were invited to bring their pets to Mass for a special blessing. This is an annual tradition close to the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. This year there were many dogs and cats as well as several smaller pets: rabbits, guinea pigs and a tortoise. Parish Priest Fr Philip Dyer-Perry said: "We recognise that for many, pet... Read More

Religious and Associates of JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) Links met on zoom and in person at the FCJ centre for Spirituality and Eco-justice in London on Saturday 10 October to hear about problems associated with the global mining industry and the ways in which Catholic communities and organisations are responding to them. Mining was chosen as the subject of the gathering because... Read More

Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offered eye screenings and free prescription glasses to around 50 children in need last week. Observed every second Thursday of October, World Sight Day is a global initiative that aims to spread awareness about preventable blindness and visual impairment. This year's theme is 'Love Your Eyes', and it's a reminder to put eye health at ... Read More

Pope Leo XIV told pilgrims gathered for the Angelus today that his doctors have found a "localised nodule" in his lung and he will be operated on in a few days. The operation will take place at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome. He added that the nodule was "detected at a very early stage and is well localized." The Pope said his doctors recommend surgery and he will follow their ad... Read More

Gospel of 11 October 2026 Matthew 22:1-10 At that time: Jesus again spoke to the chief priests and the elders of the people, in parables, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, "Tell those who are invited, ... Read More

Archbishop John Wilson, the Archbishop of Southwark, led thousands of Catholics through the streets of London today, in the Eucharistic Procession from St George's Cathedral to Westminster Cathedral, carrying Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Joining Pope Leo in sending pilgrims out to walk with Christ, Archbishop John told them at the Mass in St George's Cathedral before the procession: "We ... Read More

The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, sent a message to Archbishop Richard Moth, President of the Bishops' Conference, greeting the Bishops, priests, religious and lay faithful who took part in the Adoremus National Eucharistic Congress today, Saturday, 10 October. Pope Leo drew particular reference to the Eucharistic Procession that saw Christ take to London's streets in the Blessed Sacrament traveling ... Read More

The Pope has appointed an auxiliary bishop in Birmingham to be the new Bishop of Brentwood. Rt Rev Timothy Menezes, 56, succeeds Bishop Alan Williams who has retired at the age of 75 after 12 years in the role. Describing his appointment as a "great privilege", Bishop Timothy said he "had much to learn", and asked "the Lay Faithful, the Clergy and the Religious of the diocese to pray for me, an... Read More