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Pope Leo XIV traveled to the Republic of San Marino on Saturday, August 22, for a half-day pastoral visit, followed by a visit to the Italian city of Rimini in the afternoon. During the day Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong, passionate message calling for peace, dialogue, and mercy to counter a global culture that "rearms minds, words, and nations". In his address to civil authorities in San Marino,... Read More

On Monday, August 24, 2026, "A Jerusalem Voice for Justice: an ecumenical witness for equality and a just peace in Palestine/Israel" issued an appeal: "For Gaza, the West Bank, and the Christian presence in their land". The appeals reads as follows: "How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?" (Psalm 13:1) We, the undersigned, cannot remain silent in t... Read More

Fr Firas Khoury, the Melkite Catholic Priest for Zababdeh in the north of Occupied Palestine, near Jenin writes: "To everyone who loves the Living Stones and believes in our mission; To everyone who has stood with us prayed for us and supported the people of Zababdeh. We are writing to you today to share what is happening here because we believe that what we are experiencing should not remain unk... Read More

This week Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) brought together leaders from across the criminal justice sector to challenge Government plans that would allow family visits to be withdrawn as a disciplinary sanction for people in prison. The joint letter to Catherine McKinnell MP, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, was signed by leaders from organisations including t... Read More

Gospel of 23 August 2026 Matthew 16:13-20 At that time: When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say that the Son of Man is?' And they said, 'Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?' Simon Peter replied, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living ... Read More

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 121 We can learn a lot by sometimes taking a metaphorical journey into the great books of Civilisation. All of them have something to offer us no matter who we are or where we come from. In fact leaving the safety and security of the familiar and taking the time and trouble to explore and enjoy the great Classics can open for us some surprising gift... Read More

Leela Ramdeen, Consultant, CCSJ & Director, CREDI Today we observe the UN's International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The UN rightly states that "Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. The... Read More

High-achieving pupils at a Coventry school are celebrating a stunning collection of GCSE grades that left their headteacher "immensely proud". Pupils at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, part of the Romero Catholic Academy, revelled in a resounding set of results; a reflection of five years of learning, hard work and perseverance. Many students overcame different challenges to secure the grades ne... Read More

Gospel of 22 August 2026 Luke 1:26-38 At that time: The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!' But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this ... Read More

Tim Hetherington Film Club at Farm Street Jesuit Centre, Mayfair. will be screening 'Ignatio de Loyola' next Thursday 27 August in the Arrupe Hall at 6.30pm for 7pm. Cost: no charge, free refreshments but donations are welcome 'If you could hear the voice of God, would you keep it a secret?' This modern and very human historical drama on the story of St.Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesui... Read More

There were many celebrations across Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Liverpool as students collected their long-awaited GCSE and BTEC results. Notre Dame Catholic Academy Everton Students gathered yesterday at the Everton-based academy, which is a proud member of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, to receive their results, celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next exciting... Read More

The waiting is over. On Thursday, Catholic schools across the UK received their GCSE exam results and once again have done very well. Here's some of the results from schools in the London dioceses of Brentwood, Southwark and Westminster. St Ursula's Secondary School, Greenwich St Ursula's students achieved exceptionally good results. Headteacher Mark O'Shaughnessy commented: "We are incredibly p... Read More

Catholic clergy from South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Senegal, Mali and Uganda - including Cardinal Stephen Brislin of South Africa - have issued a joint statement declaring that the policies and actions of the Government of Israel in Gaza constitute genocide. The statement is issued on behalf of Priests Against Genocide - Africa (PAGA), the African chapter of the international Priests A... Read More

The Monastery of Our Lady and St Bernard, founded in 2006, is the home of a community of Bernardine Cistercian Nuns. We follow the Rule of St Benedict and are part of the Cistercian family. Situated in the hills of the south Cotswolds, in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswold valleys and hills enhances the peace of the monastery which is conducive to our life of prayer. Th... Read More