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Gospel of 9 June 2026 Matthew 5:13-16 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, ... Read More

Pope Leo addressed members of Parliament in Spain on Monday, marking the first time a Pope has ever addressed the institution. In his address, the Pope said freedom of thought, conscience, and religion are decisive issues for every truly democratic society. At the heart of Pope Leo's discourse was the message that every truly just society must be founded on the recognition of the inviolable dign... Read More

A poignant and beautiful art installation is currently running at Manchester Cathedral, to 15 June, to commemorate the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The installation honours the victims of nuclear weapons and offers a message of hope for a peaceful future. Specially commissioned by the Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, for last year's 80th anniversary of the bombin... Read More

Clergy in Mozambique have condemned the murder of a popular bishop who was gunned down in his home as a "barbaric act". Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, of Quelimane, eastern Mozambique - who was a project partner of Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) - was found shot in the chest at his residence in the early hours of Saturday morning (6th June). As of today (Monday 8th June) both the ... Read More

The British Province of the Society of Jesus is pleased to announce the upcoming Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Christopher Martin Brolly SJ. This joyful milestone marks a significant step in Christopher's journey of service, faith, and companionship within the Society of Jesus. The Ordination Mass will be celebrated by the Rt Rev. Stephen Wright, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, on Saturd... Read More

The bishop who spearheaded a campaign for justice, following one of the worst atrocities against Christians in Nigeria in modern times, has welcomed the news that four gunmen involved have been found guilty of the crimes. Armed men carried out a killing spree during Pentecost Sunday Mass at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, south-west Nigeria on 5th June 2022 leaving more than ... Read More

Mary's Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal - that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We are seeking an experienced, Glasgow-base... Read More

The London Jesuit Centre are hosting a six week course titled: 'The rise and rise of Christian nationalism', led by Dr Aidan Cottrell-Boyce. The series begins on Tuesday 16 June at 1pm (online) or 6.30pm (in-person) The series is an exploration of the Christian Nationalist in America from its earliest modern origins to the present day. Course overview This course traces the rise of Christian natio... Read More

Gospel of 8 June 2026 Matthew 5:1-12 At that time: Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those... Read More

On Sunday evening, Pope Leo met with representatives of the worlds of art, education, economics and sport, in Madrid's Movistar Arena for an event entitled 'Weaving Networks with the Worlds of Culture, Art, the Economy and Sport.' The Pope reflected on the responsibility shared by institutions and individuals alike to safeguard the human person amid rapid social and technological change. The even... Read More

More than 1.2 million people celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi with Pope Leo XIV in the Plaza de Cibeles - a famous feature of the city of Madrid - on the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Surrounded by pilgrims from across the world, the Pope reflected on the mystery the Church commemorates on this day, stressing that in Spain, Corpus Christi is more than just a liturgical celebr... Read More

Your Holiness, A happy and blessed Pentecost to you and to all the faithful. I write as a fellow believer and as Director of You Decide, a small Community Interest Company working on the ethics of nuclear weapons through the Nuclear Morality Flowchart. Our conviction is simple: nuclear deterrence is not only a matter of national policy. It is a personal moral decision. At the heart of everything w... Read More

Presentation of the accompanying booklet to the Kairos II document. There are moments in which we are called to make a choice. In Ancient Greek, these moments are referred to as kairos, times of awareness and responsibility. It is from one of these moments that the work of Pax Christi International in support of the document Kairos II: A Moment of Truth - Faith in a Time of Genocide emerges. Sixt... Read More

Whilst co-leading a series of Lenten sessions on Pope Leo's apostolic exhortation 'Dilexi Te', Passionist Development Worker Paschal Somers couldn't help but notice the parallels between the papal document and what motivated the first Passionist missionary to these shores... In the industrial heartlands of Victorian England, an Italian Passionist priest walked muddy roads, endured ridicule, and mi... Read More