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Gospel of 25 April 2026 Mark 16:15-20 At that time: Jesus appeared to the Eleven and he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pi... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has offered his support for those advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world and insisted on the importance of safeguarding human dignity. The Church affirms "that the dignity of the person is not lost even after very serious crimes are committed," Pope Leo XIV said in a video message released today, to those gathered at DePaul Universi... Read More

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has described recent Israeli settler encroachments and land damage on its property in Tayasir in the West Bank, as "a clear violation of Church properties", affirming that "protecting Church endowment properties is a red line", as authorities commit to address the situation. A press release published on the website of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has rais... Read More

Two Halves of Guinness at the Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, London N4, is a delightful and moving one-man play about the great Catholic actor Sir Alec Guinness by Mark Burgess. Zeb Soanes, the former Radio 4 newsreader, plays Guinness spendidly, re-creating his rich, velvety vocal cadence and the voices of over thirty other parts with aplomb. He moves well too, whether it's miming the making of a m... Read More

The Bishops of England and Wales have elected Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, as President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. He succeeds Cardinal Vincent Nichols, his predecessor in Westminster, who served as President from April 2009. Archbishop Moth said: "It's a real privilege to be in this position and I really pray that, with my brother bishops, I'l... Read More

On Good Shepherd Sunday, Archbishop Richard Moth calls on the faithful of the Diocese of Westminster to pray urgently for vocations to the priesthood, giving thanks for those already serving and supporting those in formation. In his first Pastoral Letter as Archbishop of Westminster, he emphasises the priesthood as a life of joyful service rooted in the Eucharist, from which all priestly ministry... Read More

Gospel of 24 April 2026 Matthew 23:8-12 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himsel... Read More

On his return flight from Malabo, in Equatorial Guinea, back to Rome, Pope Leo took questions from some of the roughly 70 journalists who had accompanied his Apostolic Journey. Speaking in Italian, Spanish and English, he addressed several issues including war, migration, the blessing of homosexual couples and the death penalty. The Pope began by explaining: "When I travel, I speak for myself, bu... Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved into a force which is reshaping news, economies, healthcare, education, and daily life. Pope Leo XIV, in his Message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Preserving Human Voices and Faces, addresses AI because of its far-reaching implications. The Pope warns against "a naive and unquestioning reliance on artificial intelligence as an omn... Read More

On the trail of a Palestinian saint, Justin Butcher visits St Botolph's Church in Hardham, Sussex, in this short film, to see the the oldest known image in this country depicting Saint George, patron saint of England, on his feast day. The real St George was a 3rd century Palestinian Christian martyr who stood up against the tyranny of the Roman emperor in defence of a persecuted minority, and has... Read More

'The Angels' Share' is this month's choice at Farm Street Church Film Club next Thursday, 30 April. This 2012 comedy-drama film, directed by Ken Loach and starring Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, and William Ruane has been described as 'an uplifting story of scoundrels who become rascals and end up finding redemption'. Set in Glasgow, it tells the story of a young father who narrowly avoids a prison... Read More

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the final Mass of his Apostolic Journey to four African nations, today at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea, attended by more than 30,000 people. The Pope began his homily by expressing his "heartfelt condolence" for the passing of the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Malabo, Fr Fortunato Nsue Esono, who died suddenly on April 17, only a few days before the Pope's arri... Read More

Gospel of 23 April 2026 John 15:18-21 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: "A servant is not greater than his master."... Read More

On the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV celebrated morning Mass in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mongomo, visited a prison, and then met over 30,000 young people and families in a huge stadium. In his homily during Mass Pope Leo recalled the missionaries who began to evangelize Equatorial Guinea 170 years ago, and pointed to the words of Pope St P... Read More