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Quakers in Britain has welcomed a raft of measures announced by the UK government today as it seeks to reset British policy towards Israel. The measures, confirmed by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Tuesday, include a ban on the import of goods from settlements, sanctions on those who provide services to settlements, and sanctions on extremist settlers. Quakers in Britain welcomed the announcemen... Read More

Bishop Frank Dougan, Bishop of Galloway gave this homily on Saturday during the March for Life Mass at Westminster Cathedral. During that lively beginning to the Mass, I found myself thinking, "I wouldn't want to be the preacher". And then I remembered. Having driven down on the overnight bus from Glasgow to here last night into this morning, I feel at the moment I can well represent one of the ma... Read More

Gospel of 9 September 2026 Luke 6:20-26 At that time: Jesus lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: 'Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and spurn your name as evil on a... Read More

Justice & Peace Scotland welcomes today's announcement by the UK Government of a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, alongside further sanctions targeting those involved in settlement expansion and settler violence. We particularly welcome the Government's recognition that Israel's occupation of the West Bank is unlawful and that settlement expansion and ... Read More

Christian Aid has welcomed the UK government's ban on importing goods from illegal Israeli settlements as an important step in confronting the forcible displacement of Palestinians from their land. Responding to the UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement today, Christian Aid said it was an appropriate response to the long-standing violation of international law by Israel. Christian Aid's... Read More

Anthony Horan, Director, of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office has issued the following statement today regarding proposals to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. It is deeply troubling to hear that SNP members may be asked to vote on a motion seeking to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. Human life possess... Read More

Leaders from across Wales' major faith communities have written a joint open letter to Members of the Senedd, pledging their prayers and support as the new Senedd begins its term, while warning against rising religious and ethnic prejudice amid what they describe as a period of "significant tension" across the United Kingdom. The letter is signed by senior figures representing the Catholic, Anglic... Read More

With excitement growing in hosting the Ryder Cup in Limerick in 12 months time, a quiet revolution in youth growth and development programs is also occurring across the West of Ireland including a 1.1 Million Euro youth and community facility is set to open on the Salesian Campus in Pallaskenry, Limerick, less than 20 minutes from Adare This follows the conversion of the former swimming pool and a... Read More

CAFOD has welcomed the decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements, and the UK government's renewed commitment to act in support of justice and accountability announced today. These new policy measures, highlighting the illegality of the occupation and pledging firm action against those who finance or facilitate illegal settlements, mark an encouraging step-change by Andy Burnham's government... Read More

There are many different ways of living a good, ordinary Christian life: working as an inspiring, caring school teacher, a conscientious, accessible plumber who arrives on time, a good nurse, a dedicated local councillor, a compassionate judge, amongst many occupations. Yet, there was no more mundane a life than that of the 16th century Jesuit Spanish lay brother, St. Alphonse Rodriguez. His role ... Read More

Gospel of 8 September 2026 Matthew 1:18-23 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to send her away quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lor... Read More

Two evenings of prayer and reflection for the Season of Creation 2026 will take place at the FCJ Centre for Spirituality and EcoJustice, 32, Phoenix Rd, London NWI. The theme Living Water is especially relevant as different parts of the world experience drought or floods. What is the invitation of scripture and of Church documents at this time? Online: Thursday 10 September 7.30pm In Person Thursd... Read More

Catholic Prayers: A Prayer for Every Need, 700+ Authentic Prayers from Scripture, the Saints and the Church - for Healing, Protection, Strength, Family, Work and Every Season of Life. Published by Modern Life Press. This new Catholic prayer book, compiled by Thomas Cox at Modern Life Studio, brings together authentic prayers from the church, saints and Catholic teaching and I'd designed to be acc... Read More

The temporary pause in air strikes over Kyiv this weekend masked worsening conditions for communities on the ground, says CAFOD. Henry Wilson-Smith, CAFOD's Acting Emergency Programme Manager for Ukraine says: "As Ukrainians approach a fifth winter of war, Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure have increased dramatically. Across the country people are exhausted, as they attempt to go about ... Read More