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Hundreds of religious officials, diplomats, and representatives from Ukraine gathered in Kiev for a ceremonial reception on 16 July commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations. Those gathered expressed gratitude for the hope churches are bringing, and lamentation for a war that has caused so much suffering. Words of welcome were offered by M... Read More

As we approach the second anniversary of the landmark International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the illegality of Israel's occupation of Palestine, with no clear response from the UK Government, Israel continues to increase its settlement activity, expropriating more Palestinian land in the West Bank. Pax Christi England and Wales is a member of the Just Peace Coalition and invites you t... Read More

Gospel of 17 July 2026 Matthew 12:1-8 At that time Jesus went through the cornfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck ears of corn and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, 'Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.' He said to them, 'Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: ... Read More

The groundbreaking 'Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Nuclear and Autonomous Weapons, New Digital Protocols, and Emerging Models of Digital Development' was signed on Thursday, July 16, at Rome's Capitoline Hill, effectively culminating the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War. The Assembly, which brough... Read More

The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, this morning announced that Bishop Michael Router has been chosen by Pope Leo as the next Bishop of Derry, on the retirement of Bishop Donal McKeown. Bishop McKeown will serve as Apostolic Administrator of Derry until Bishop Router is formally installed as the new bishop on a date in September. Bishop Michael Router said in a... Read More

Gail, this week's guest on the All Kinds of Catholic podcast talks about her experience of uncertainty and anxiety among young people today: 'People desperately want there to be something good…I'd say young people are searching, and more of them are finding the Catholic Church.' In Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo says, 'The task that stands before us is that of being builders of communion.' Podcas... Read More

A seminarian who survived the double earthquake that rocked Venezuela has transformed his own fear and grief into a mission helping survivors search for loved ones, care for the displaced and find hope amid tragedy. Germán Jiménez, preparing to be ordained a priest for Petare Diocese, said the disaster - which has claimed more than 4,400 lives - has shown him that the Church's greatest calling i... Read More

Faith leaders from the Muslim, Jewish, Catholic and Anglican faiths in the UK have written to Andy Burnham MP, calling on him to prioritise action on climate and nature as he takes up his role as the new Prime Minister. At a panel event by faith leaders during London Climate Action Week, Climate Minister Katie White listened and responded to the leaders and commended faith communities for continu... Read More

Toine van Teeffelen writes from Bethlehem: Although we are staying in a relatively quiet part of the Bethlehem area, a steady stream of small, personal reports reaches us by phone and through social media. Together, they create a permanent sense of crisis and decline. The army has entered one street or another. A journey from Bethlehem to Beit Safafa, only a few kilometres away, took nearly three ... Read More

Gospel of 16 July 2026 Matthew 11:28-30 At that time: Jesus declared, 'Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.' Reflection on the painting Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Our Lad... Read More

Christian Art's latest video follows Fr Patrick van der Vorst as he explores one of Christianity's richest and most enduring symbols: the Lamb of God. Beginning with Francisco de Zurbarán's Agnus Dei at the National Gallery, he uncovers how the image of a bound lamb points to Christ's sacrifice. Travelling to Wintershall to encounter newborn lambs, he reflects on their innocence and gentleness be... Read More

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay will lead an ecumenical solidarity delegation to the Zimbabwe Council of Churches General Assembly, which is convening 22-24 July under the theme 'Breaking Walls: Discerning the Signs of the Times.' Accompanying Pillay, the delegation will include Rev Dr Suzanne Matale from Zambia, representing the All Africa Conference o... Read More

A coalition of UK humanitarian, development, human rights, environmental justice and faith-based agencies working in and on the Occupied Palestinian Territory have written the following letter to the incoming Prime Minister. We write as a coalition of UK humanitarian, development, human rights, environmental justice and faith-based agencies working in and on the Occupied Palestinian Territory to ... Read More

Ben Bano - 3 February 1950 -16 June 2026 Tributes have been pouring in to Ben Bano, a former mayor and long-serving town councillor in Deal, Kent and a member of Seeking Sanctuary, supporting migrants and asylum seekers. Ben Bano died on June 16 with his family by his side. Mr Bano was widowed with three children. His daughter, Sophie Skardon, said: "Our father was a very kind and generous man wit... Read More