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Gospel in Art: Saint George, Martyr

Interior of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle,  from 'Royal Residences', by Thomas Sutherland, published by William Henry Pyne, 1819 © Alamy / © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2026

Gospel of 23 April 2026 John 15:18-21 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: "A servant is not greater than his master."... Read More


Equatorial Guinea: Pope urges Christians to build a future of hope

Pope was welcomed at Bata Stadium with joyful music and dancing - Image Vatican Media

On the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV celebrated morning Mass in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mongomo, visited a prison, and then met over 30,000 young people and families in a huge stadium. In his homily during Mass Pope Leo recalled the missionaries who began to evangelize Equatorial Guinea 170 years ago, and pointed to the words of Pope St P... Read More


WCC champions water as a human right on Earth Day 2026

Women gather at community water tap, provided by Dan Church Aid, part of the ACT Alliance, in Salang village, Nepal, devastated by the 2015 earthquake. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/Life on Earth

On 20 April, two days before UN Mother Earth Day, faith leaders and practitioners from across the world gathered for the latest session of the 'Healing the Earth 2026' interfaith webinar series, co-organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and United Religions Initiative Europe. Among the presenters was Dinesh Suna, WCC programme executive for Land, Water, and Food and coordinator of the WC... Read More


Sheffield: Shining a light on food sustainability

Members and friends of the National Justice and Peace Network will be gathering in St. Mary's Church, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ this Saturday, 25 April, to hear local speakers talk around the issue of food sustainability. Professor Peter Jackson from the University of Sheffield talk about the H3 Project, including reference to meat farming and animal welfare. Ian and Maggie Patterson are me... Read More

Being a Grandparent

Like Doctor Ray Guarendi, my father had ten children, but he only met four of his many grandchildren before he died. He was still learning on the job, good man that he was. He would have enjoyed and approved of this book, though there would have been some interesting discussions between him and Doctor Gaurendi, had they met. I'll have to scrutinise my own experience of three (but soon to be four) ... Read More


Artists discuss their work inspired by Laudato Si

Martin Jarvis and Helen Elwes

A special Mass for the Care of Creation took place on the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death yesterday at Farm St Church, Mayfair. The chief celebrant was parish priest Fr Dominic Robinson. A beautiful exhibition of works inspired by Laudato Si , is currently on at the London Jesuit Centre, next door to the church. After the Mass The two artists featured in the exhibition, Helen Elwes and Ma... Read More


Inspiring Events, Courses & Celebrations at Margaret Beaufort Institute Cambridge

Over the coming months, we are delighted to offer a vibrant programme of events and courses designed for everyone - whether you prefer to join us in person in Cambridge or participate online from anywhere in the world. If you're looking for something meaningful to engage with this season, we warmly invite you to come and be part of our growing community. We are especially grateful for the achievem... Read More


London: St George's Day Walk of Faiths

Faith leaders, representatives and members of the public will be gathering together for a Walk of Faith to celebrated St George's Day, Thursday 23 April, with a shared message of unity, respect and togetherness. Please gather outside St George's Church, on the Lords Roundabout, London NW8 7NE at 2.45pm. The walk will proceed at 3pm to nearby places of worship demonstrating unity and mutual r... Read More


Gospel in Art: Whoever comes to me I will never cast out

The Conversion of Saint Paul by Caravaggio © Private Collection, Palazzo Odescalchi Balbi, Rome

Gospel of 22 April 2026 John 6:35-40 At that time: Jesus said to the crowd, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, ... Read More


Pope Leo in Equatorial Guinea

Radio Maria Equatorial Guinea/Vatican Media

Pope Leo flew from Angola to Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday morning, on the last leg of his Apostolic Journey to Africa. Speaking with journalists on the flight to Malabo he noted that it was the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis - "who gave so much to the Church through his life, his witness, his words and his deeds: time and again, he demonstrated this by truly living in solidarity wi... Read More


London: Faith and environment groups to gather together on Earth Day

A coalition of faith and environmental activist groups will come together in London on Earth Day, Wednesday 22 April, to celebrate our connection to the earth and each other. Christian Climate Action will be meeting at 10.30am outside the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, at the entrance at 55 Whitehall, London SW1A 2HP (the rest of the march is assembling at Trafalgar Square to march... Read More


Film remembering Pope Francis: "Todos, todos, todos!"

File photo

As the Church recalls Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death today, Vatican News has released a documentary film looking back over the life and legacy of the Argentine Pope. "Having received mercy, let's now become merciful." Seven words that encapsulate the heart of a Pope and the story of a pontificate. Alongside them, his wish was "How I would like a Church which is poor and for the... Read More


Holy Land Catholic leaders protest desecration of crucifix by IDF soldier

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has issued following statement the desecration of a crucifix by an Israeli soldier, on behalf of the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land: Latins, Melkites, Maronites, Syrians, Armenians, Chaldeans and Custody of the Holy Land STATEMENT Profanation of an image of Jesus crucified The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land expresses its profoun... Read More


Booking: Musical Pilgrimage on the Augustine Camino

A Musical Pilgrimage on the Augustine Camino will take place from June 8th-14th 2026. From Rochester Cathedral, we will walk about ten miles a day through the beautiful Kent countryside to Canterbury, then onto the shrine of St Augustine in Ramsgate. Each evening, Eddie Gilmore will perform a little concert in a pub en route. For more details contact Eddie for more details: gileag@gmail.com or vis... Read More

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