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Bishop Luis Quintero, interim President of the Apostleship of the Sea (Stella Maris) writes: The Apostleship of the Sea follows with deep concern the current military operations and heightened tensions in the Straits of Hormuz and their direct impact on seafarers. The men and women navigating these waters are civilian mariners. Through their daily work, they serve the common good, sustaining fami... Read More

Young people across the global ecumenical movement are sharing prayers of solidarity in response to escalating violence and suffering in the Middle East and other regions affected by conflict. Prepared by the Communications Working Group and Theology & Spiritual Life Working group of the Young People in the Ecumenical Movement, the collective prayers are offered "in humility and love," holding... Read More

'Becoming a refugee is never a choice. But how we respond is' by A (18) St David's Catholic College, Cardiff Student A says: "I'm honoured to have taken part in a competition that emphasises such an important issue. Becoming a refugee is never a choice, and in my entry I hoped to share the importance of how empathy and solidarity guide the way we respond." Becoming a refugee is never a choice. No... Read More

Gospel of 12 March 2026 Luke 11:14-23 At that time: Jesus was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the crowd marvelled. But some of them said, 'He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons', while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, 'Every kingdom divided against it... Read More

In a world marked by divisions and tensions, the Church unites her members through their faith in Christ and His love and therefore has the mission to reach out to everyone, Pope Leo XIV said during the General Audience today in St Peter's Square. "Unified in Christ, Lord and Saviour of every man and woman, the Church can never turn inwards on herself, but is open to everyone and is for everyone,"... Read More

Last October marked the sixtieth anniversary of the publication of Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council's Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions. St Mary's University London and Westminster Interfaith have been celebrating this anniversary, and activities concluded on Monday evening, 9 March, with an event at the university. Nostra Aetate is the shortest of the d... Read More

'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. Fleur's son-in-law Matthew Knight read the following eulogy: "Fleur was born i... 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