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A schoolboy who first took up rowing to complete his Duke of Edinburgh award has set himself the challenge to row 500 kilometres (310 miles) to support persecuted Christians around the world. Anselme Decouttere, 14, has so far rowed 280 km (175 miles) while balancing his studies at Dame Alice Owen School in Potters Bar. Inspired by the work of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), he is taking part in ... Read More

An ecumenical delegation led by World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay yesterday met with the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as well as officials from the Zimbabwe Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition to Pillay, those meeting with Mnangagwa included general secretary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches Rev Wilfred Dimingu; president of the Zimba... Read More

Gospel of 24 July 2026 Matthew 13:18-23 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'Hear then the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it w... Read More

Pope Leo's brother John Prevost came from Chicago recently for a visit during the Pope's summer break at Castel Gandolfo. On Wednesday morning they made an excursion by car from Castel Gandolfo to the Shrine of the Holy Trinity in Vallepietra, before visiting the Monasteries of St Benedict and St Scholastica in Subiaco, on the journey back to Castel Gandolfo. Built into the rock of Mount Autore, t... Read More

During a visit to Westport in Co Mayo I came across a very interesting book entitled 'Steps to the Summit' written by retired priest, Fr Tony King. 'Summit' refers to the Holy Mountain - Croagh Patrick - commonly called The Reek that casts a shadow over Westport town and surrounding area. According to folklore, St Patrick is reputed to have spent 40 days fasting and praying on the mountain which f... Read More

More than 50 Catholic leaders and organisations, including CAFOD, SCIAF, Laudato Si' Movement and Caritas Social Action Network, have signed a letter calling on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham not to approve the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea. The letter, coordinated by Operation Noah and Christian Climate Action, highlights Andy Burnham's Catholic faith and states: "As Catholics, we know tha... Read More

As part of the Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation (SCCRR) outreach, the Mary and Joseph Life Center (MJLC), founded by Rev Dr Patrick Devine, is strongly committed to addressing mental health challenges pertaining to women and children through training, advocacy, psychosocial empowerment, holistic and intensive counselling, and education. In response to the growing burden ... Read More

On September 24, 2026, Archbishop Fulton J Sheen will be beatified in a Mass at The Dome at America's Center in St Louis, Missouri, presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. In preparation for this event, Canadian journalist Francisco Ruffolo reflects on his life. Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton Sheen was both amazing and prophetic and well ahead of his times. He was really the firs... Read More

Secondary school teachers in the Archdiocese of Birmingham are to deliver lessons to help pupils recognise and challenge antisemitism, as part of a government funded project. Secondary schools across the Archdiocese will take part in a scheme to give teachers the confidence to tackle the issue in class, and pupils the skills to identify antisemitism when they see it. Pupils will participate in foc... Read More

Gospel of 23 July 2026 John 15:1-8 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit b... Read More

Pope Leo offered words of encouragement in his letter to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) in the United States, celebrating its 70th anniversary during the 2026 National Assembly, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, with the theme, 'One in Christ: Communal Life Today.' Thanking God for the graces received over the past seven decades, he encouraged them "to continue offering a united, ... Read More

The first major UK exhibition to explore the legacy of Mary Magdalene through historic and contemporary art is to be staged by the National Gallery at three locations across the north of England in 2027. Partnering with the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield and The Auckland Palace in Bishop Auckland, this exhibition will explore the making of Mary Magdalene, lo... Read More

Bishop Dr Imad Haddad, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land writes: Today we received very disturbing news about Natalie Abuddayeh, the 21-year-old university student and ELCJHL youth who has now been held in Israeli prison for nearly two months. Though we thank each of you who have advocated for Natalie over the last several weeks, we are both devastated and outr... Read More

St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School, Ellesmere Port, recently hosted its inaugural science fair, welcoming pupils, families, staff, governors, and members of the local community to celebrate science and sustainability. Taking place in the school hall, the event showcased the theme 'Science for a Sustainable Future'. It was led by Year 6 pupils, with support from Year 6 class t... Read More