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Pope Leo XIV sent a message to Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury, assuring her of his prayers and invoking "grace, mercy, and peace… in truth and love". The installation service, took place in Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March. In the presence of some 2,000 guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, it marks the symbolic start of Da... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth, Liaison Bishop for Prisons for the Bishops' Conference, has welcomed the implementation of the Sentencing Act 2026 that has seen significant reform to short jail terms. The changes came into force on Monday, 23 March. "I welcome the recent introduction of the reform of short prison sentences. In my role as Liaison Bishop for Prisons, I have repeatedly advocated for a statu... Read More

More than 200 teachers face unemployment as they will be unable to work in Jerusalem's Christian schools following a crushing government decision. The Israeli Ministry of Education has written to school principals in Jerusalem stating that from September, they must recruit teachers who reside in the city and hold Israeli-issued qualifications. No work permits will be granted to Christian Palestini... Read More

St Bonaventure's Catholic School officially launched the Sir David Amess Children's Parliament UK National Mace Tour. The event marks a significant milestone in the school's countdown to its 150th anniversary in 2027, celebrating the legacy of one of its most distinguished alumni. The day saw the formal swearing-in of seven newly elected "Child MPs" from partner primary schools. These young repres... Read More

Gospel of 26 March 2026 John 8:51-59 At that time: Jesus said to the Jews, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.' The Jews said to him, 'Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, "If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death." Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you ... Read More

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, set out last week on a six-day walking pilgrimage from London to Canterbury, as part of her spiritual preparation for her Installation service at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday, 25 March. During this personal pilgrimage, the Archbishop was able to visit two Carmelite shrines - Aylesford Priory on Friday and the Shri... Read More

A bishop has hit condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon saying the strikes are affecting everyone in the country. Speaking from Beirut, Syriac Catholic Bishop Jules Boutros, 43, told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that the idea that Israel Defense Forces are only hitting sites linked to the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah is wide off the mark. He said: "We recently had two attacks on hotels in Be... Read More

Responding to a recent report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighting that the period 2015-2025 is the hottest 11 years on record, Bishop John Arnold, Lead Bishop for Environmental Issues for the Bishops' Conference, said: "I was alarmed to see the recent World Meteorological Organization report suggesting that the climate is more out of balance than at any time in recorded ... Read More

Bishop Mark J Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, the Hope Border Institute, Estrella del Paso and local community organizations held a March and Vigil for Human Life and an End to Mass Deportations in Downtown El Paso. yesterday. The day began with Mass presided by Bishop Evelio Menijvar (Auxiliary Bishop of Washington) for the feast day of Saint Oscar Romero. A delegation of bishops and national le... Read More

The Faithful Companions of Jesus hosted an 'Ecological Way of the Cross' on Tuesday 17 March at the FCJ Centre for Spirituality and Ecojustice near Euston station in London. The event took the form of a moving meditation on the identification of the crucified Christ with the suffering of God's creation. Participants were each invited to choose and hold a pebble as a reminder of our own connectedne... Read More

Dear Brothers and Sisters, May the Lord give you peace! Due to the war, this year we were unable to experience the traditional Lenten journey in Jerusalem, with the solemn celebrations at the Holy Sepulchre and in the Holy Places of the Passion. Though we were able to pray and prepare personally, we felt the loss of the community journey towards Easter. Now we ask ourselves about the celebrations ... Read More

Gospel of 25 March 2026 Luke 1:26-38 At that time: The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!' But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this m... Read More

Pope Leo XIV issued a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo today, renewing his appeal to "work for peace, not with weapons," and denouncing the rise in hatred, violence, and death. He said: "I wish to renew the appeal for a ceasefire, to work for peace, but not with weapons-with dialogue, truly seeking a solution for everyone." Describing the international situation, the Pope said, ... Read More

The focus of this year's 48th Annual NJPN Conference, taking place at The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire between the 24th and the 26th July is JUST TALK. The organisers say: 'In a world of disinformation, sound bites and echo chambers, the conference will explore how we promote genuine communication and encounter through areas such as the media, arts, education, diplomacy and political engagement led... Read More