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'Blessed are the Meek' by A. (18) St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and Sixth Form, Birmingham The winner says: "The theme of this competition was not only about refugees, but it was about us, and I hope we can soon create a world in which everyone is treated with the dignity they deserve. Great things will come from people doing what they truly enjoy, as I have done in writing this piece." No one... Read More

The International network: Priests Against Genocide' have issued the following statement titled: Justice for Father Pierre Al-Rahi: A cry against impunity and war: We express our deepest and most heartfelt condolences for the killing of Father Pierre Al Rahi, parish priest of St George in Qlayaa, southern Lebanon, who was torn from his land and his people on March 9 by an attack by the Israeli arm... Read More

At an event celebrating the contribution of the Catholic Church to the field of interreligious dialogue, Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald M Afr OBE and Archbishop Kevin McDonald were awarded the St Mary's Medal, for their outstanding contribution to this area of the Church's work. Held in partnership with St Mary's University, Twickenham, 'Examining Nostra Aetate' explored the Second Vatican Council's ... Read More

Gospel of 11 March 2026 Matthew 5:17-19 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments ... Read More

John Studzinski, author, philanthropist and thought leader addressed members and supporters of the Catholic Union at a pub talk last night. Chaired by Catherine Pepinster, the event was extremely well attended with attendees having the opportunity to buy signed copies of John's book, A Talent for Giving. John Studzinski CBE said: "Last night's pub talk was an opportunity to discuss the creativity... Read More

Pope Leo and the head of the Maronite Church have both condemned the deadly attacks on Lebanon, after a priest was killed there yesterday. Father Pierre Al Rahi lost his life in Qlayaa on Monday, 9th March, as he sought to help parishioners whose house had been attacked by an Israeli tank. The 50-year-old Maronite priest had rushed to the house in the mountainous area of his parish with some youn... Read More

A large congregation gathered at Holy Apostles, Pimlico last Monday for the Requiem Mass of a much-loved parishioner: Fleur Bridget Brennan, who died on 18 February 2026. The Mass was celebrated by Canon Pat Browne, with Parish Priest Canon Chris Vipers and Fr Charles Soyombo. Nicholas Lane played beautiful organ music. Matthew Wright read the following eulogy: "Fleur was born in 1941, at the heig... Read More

The Bishops' Conference of Scotland has expressed deep concern over the Scottish Government's response to proposed amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. The amendments, tabled by John Mason MSP and Paul O'Kane MSP, seek to introduce provisions allowing organisations-including hospices, care homes, and faith-based institutions-to exercise conscientious objectio... Read More

The documentary produced by KTO Télévision Catholique titled 'La guerre n'aura pas le dernier mot' (War Doesn't Have the Last Word) traces the life of Christian communities in Gaza Strip, Jenin, and Taybeh during the recent war on Gaza, presenting testimonies from those who remain as well as from members of the community who now reside outside Gaza. The viewer is immersed in a landscape of destr... Read More

Baroness Patricia Scotland, former Secretary-General to the Commonwealth of Nations, is to give a keynote address at a landmark conference in London addressing increasing challenges to religious freedom around the world. A panel discussion "Dare to Believe - Is Religious Freedom under growing threat around the world", a hybrid event, is taking place at 3pm on Sunday, 19th April 2026 at Farm Street... Read More

"I don't need international law", Trump told the world in January; his "own morality", his "own mind" was all that he needed to formulate foreign policy. Trump's mind and morality do not inspire confidence. No reasonable person in a democracy would willingly agree to tolerate or endorse lawlessness within their own nation-state, so why is lawlessness between States once more acceptable? If law... Read More

Gospel of 10 March 2026 Matthew 18:21-35 At that time: Peter came up and said to Jesus, 'Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. 'Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle, one was ... Read More

A Maronite parish priest, Father Pierre Al-Rahi, was killed and at least five people were injured this afternoon by an Israeli strike on the Christian-majority village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon. Fr Pierre al-Rahi, had stayed in the village, defying an Israeli order to leave, in order to protect his parishioners. Three days ago, Father Pierre welcomed the Lebanese government's declaration that ... Read More

The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a Statement Calling the Catholic Faithful to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East. The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict that risks escalating into a prolonged war. "Faced with rising tensions and the risk of escalating war, we invite the People of God in Canada to pray for ... Read More