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It was a beautiful May; Mary's month. A time of blossom and renewal, and for many of us another joy, as we prepare for the next season of the Spiritual Classics Book Club. Soon we will gather again to read, reflect and pray together. This time we turn to a favourite work of the Catholic tradition: The Autobiography of St Thérèse of Lisieux, known as Story of a Soul. It is hard to think of a bett... Read More

Father Patrick van der Vorst from Gospel in Art revisits the artworks, places and experiences that shaped his journey from the art world to the priesthood. Interwoven with testimonies from priests, religious sisters and consecrated men and women, the film explores how God calls each person uniquely through beauty, faith, experience and the search for vocation. See the film here: https://www.youtub... Read More

Gospel of 28 May 2026 Matthew 26:36-42 Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, 'Sit here, while I go over there and pray.' And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, 'My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.' And going a little further he fell on his fa... Read More

Renewing the liturgy and allowing it to progress, while preserving tradition, allows the Church to grow, be united and continue her mission of spreading the Gospel to all, Pope Leo XIV said during the Wednesday General Audience in St Peter's Square on 27 May. The Holy Father continued his catechesis series on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, and reflected on the 1963 Constitution on t... Read More

Pax Christi USA report that across the country, people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention have launched hunger and labour strikes, bravely putting their lives on the line to demand their freedom and protest the horrendous and inhumane conditions they are subjected to in detention. At Delaney Hall in New Jersey, the labour and hunger strike began in response to people being deni... Read More

In his op ed in The Critic, Lord Alton writes about why there is no principled case for using the Parliament Acts to squeeze through assisted suicide laws and how much better it would be if advocates used their time and energy to campaign for comprehensive palliative care throughout the UK - and tackled the scandalous hospice funding crisis. The priority should be assisting and caring for the livi... Read More

A new joint briefing published by JRS UK and Humans for Rights Network (HFRN) reveals a growing pattern of unaccompanied children being wrongly identified as adults, detained in immigration removal centres, and in some cases forcibly removed to France under the UK-France "one-in-one-out" agreement. The briefing highlights systemic failures in screening, safeguarding, and access to legal support, r... Read More

Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday evening, Pope Leo once again called on the international community to assist the people of Gaza, insisting that human rights must be respected "for everyone". Responding to a question about activists involved in the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, following reports that some had been handcuffed and blindfolded, the Pope ... Read More

Fr Joseph Victor Edwin SJ, writes: Dear Brothers and Sisters, Muslim communities worldwide are celebrating the Feast of Sacrifice, known as Eid al-Adha, or Baqi-I Id. Each year, tens of thousands of Muslims undertake the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. This pilgrimage is one of the core pillars of their faith, alongside the profession of faith, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Throughout the Ha... Read More

This week's episode of All Kinds of Catholic, hosted by Theresa Alessandro, features a conversation with Josephine Siedlecka, founding editor of Independent Catholic News - 104: An invisible reporter telling the stories of our faith. Jo speaks about her family background and her faith journey, her work as a reporter and how ICN was started up. To listen to the episode, visit: https://substack.co... Read More

Gospel of 27 May 2026 Luke 10:1-9 At that time: The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. And he said to them, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as... Read More

This wonderful ongoing drama television series, produced by Angel Studios, depicts the life of Jesus Christ and his followers, based on the Gospels of the New Testament. Known for its unique approach, blending historical fiction with biblical storytelling. It aims to humanize the characters and provide a fresh perspective on well-known biblical events. Explore The Chosen. Saturday 30 May 2 - 5.30... Read More

An archbishop has said growing numbers are turning to the Church in Lebanon for support - including Muslims fleeing the fighting. Archbishop Hanna Rahme of Baalbek-Deir El-Ahmar told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah is affecting both Christians and Muslims. He said "The violence, which at the beginning was aimed at Shi'a, has spread to Christians. J... Read More

Pope Leo XIV received the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) in private audience on Thursday, 21 May 2026. The meeting was marked by a profound exchange on the current situation and role of the European Union, regarded as a key actor in promoting dialogue and peace and as a force supporting multilateralism. This was the second audience the Pre... Read More