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The official theme song for the next World Youth Day (WYD) has been unveiled, exactly one year ahead of the event. The hymn will set the tone for this upcoming international gathering of Catholic youth, who will gather in Seoul from August 3 to 8, 2027. The theme song is entitled Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum and takes up the theme chosen for WYD 2027: "Take courage! I have overcome the world," a ver... Read More

Gospel of 4 August 2026 Matthew 9:35-10:1 At that time: Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plen... Read More

On Saturday, 19 September next, on Saint Patrick's Campus in Dublin City University, Drumcondra, Dublin, the Catholic Historical Society of Ireland will host its annual conference, entitled, 'Irish Catholic Spaces: Pasts and Futures." According to committee member Professor John McCafferty of UCD's School of History, and chair of the Irish Manuscripts Commission: "In a time when the many spaces cr... Read More

The FaithJustice Bible Podcast is launched a new series of interviews, spotlighting voices from Palestine. Over the next few weeks there will be a series of interviews from ordinary people, living their lives in the midst of war and violence. This week we share an interview with Madees Khoury, a Christian living in Taybeh near Ramallah. Madees is the only female brew master in the Middle East. She... Read More

Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops' Conference, has welcomed new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments on migrant Channel crossings this morning in Dover, 3 August, in which he recognised that, "we also need to build a system that offers safe routes for people as well, because that also takes away the selling point of the gangs." The Catholic Church has l... Read More

On 24 June, two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela, causing deep sorrow, loss of life and severe material damage in various regions of the country. In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes, the emergency is far from over. Thousands of families remain without safe shelter, while communities continue to grieve the loss of loved ones, search for missing family members ... Read More

Toine van Teeffelen writes from Bethlehem: One of the reasons for us to live over the years in the West Bank, apart from practical considerations such as caring for family, is the opportunity to take remarkable walks through the often breathtaking rolling hills. The landscape is surprisingly diverse. From Bethlehem, for example, a twenty-minute drive is enough to reach the desert. Along the way, y... Read More

Christ truly satisfies humanity's hunger, Pope Leo XIV told the faithful during his midday Angelus address on Sunday. Reflecting on the day's Gospel according to St Matthew on the miracle of the loaves and the fishes, the Pope noted that Jesus not only restores the senses of those who lack them, but also nourishes humanity with His abundant gifts. In the Gospel passage, St Matthew tells how Jesus,... Read More

One of the greatest strengths of the Catholic Church is its diversity. Sadly far to often diversity becomes a source of division and conflict rather than joy and fellowship. Let us not forget the words in Corinthians Chapter 1 where we are reminded that we are all one body or indeed Psalm 133 which talks about dwelling in unity! Joanna Bogle has produced a wonderfully informative little book explo... Read More

Gospel of 3 August 2026 Matthew 14:22-36 After the crowd had eaten and were satisfied: Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by... Read More

Genius? Madman? Saint? The story of Antoni Gaudí, internationally renowned visionary architect responsible for Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia, is told in this new production at the Haldane Theatre, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson St, EH8 9DW, Edinburgh from 7-15 August. Written and directed by Stephen Callaghan, this revised version of the 2014 sell-out Fringe play marks the centenary of Ga... Read More

Every year, on 6 and 9 August, we remember the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In an increasingly fragile world, where the nuclear threat has once again become a tangible reality, this commemoration is not only a moment of mourning, but a genuine call to conscience. The campaign "Lanterns for Peace: from Hiroshima to the World", developed by Pax Christi International and ... Read More

His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, was the Principal Celebrant and Preacher at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street Church on Saturday for the Patronal Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. The beautiful music performed by Farm Street choir under the leadership of organist and director David Graham included... Read More

The Catholic Diocese of Lokoja in central Nigeral has announced the death of one of its priests, Rev Fr Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro. The official announcement was contained in an statement issued by the Diocese's Chancery Office on July 29, 2026. "It is with profound sorrow and in the hope of the resurrection that the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja announces the passing of our beloved priest, Fr Samuel Ope... Read More