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Gospel of 9 November 2025 John 2:13-22 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the Temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the Temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. And he to... Read More

On Friday 7 November, a group of UK Christians spoke out against the Christian nationalist narrative they say is the antithesis of the values at the heart of their faith. Those speaking out include a former Archbishop of Canterbury, bishops, clergy and lay people. Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, a prayer walk was held around London's Hyde Park, stopping at several sites which signify how people born ... Read More

We began our day with a Spirituality input lead by the Asian/Pacific delegates. We praised the Lord in Tagalog, the Philippino language, and individual prayers of intercession. Session four focussed on disarmament and integral human evaluation. The Speakers were: Jonathan Frierchs, PCI UN Representative, Geneva; Dr Richard Bosch, Pax Christi, Stuttgart; Sr Filo Hirota, Justice and Peace, Japan's ... Read More

Remembrance Sunday is a time for looking back, with reflection on action and prayers for peace in the future. "Somebody should visit John's grave". A vivid childhood memory is hearing my granny urging that a family member pay respects at her brother's grave in France. It was 1969 and John had been dead for 51 years, but she often reminisced of how he was killed on 15 October 1918. He had been serv... Read More

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. In the UK, Remembrance Sunday. This time of year is one in which our beloved dead are especially remembered, not only have we had All Souls, but our own religious commemorations of the faithful departed and the annual services of Remembrance make sure that those gone before us are not forgotten but recollected, remembered, and cherished. It is a wonderful gift ... Read More

Gospel of 8 November 2025 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 Lord... Read More

In The Pope Video for November 2025, the Holy Father asks us to pray for those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. He reminds us that all of us are vulnerable and that Christian communities must be welcoming, open to listening, and full of hope. Every day about 2,000 people in the world take their lives. It is the third leading cause of death among young people.In this context, we are inv... Read More

On Thursday morning at the Vatican, Pope Leo met with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, and discussed the "urgent need to provide assistance to the civilian population in Gaza". The conversation was the first encounter between the pair, who had previously spoken only over the phone. A statement from the Holy See Press Office described the meeting as "cordial", adding that among t... Read More

In a powerful show of unity amid rising global and local tensions, faith and belief leaders from across Glasgow's diverse communities gathered last night to launch the Glasgow 850 Interfaith Declaration - a unifying statement of shared values and commitments to build a more just, inclusive, and compassionate Glasgow. Signed by senior representatives from Glasgow's diverse faith and belief communit... Read More

The Bishops' Conference of Scotland has announced the launch of a new Office of Communications and Evangelisation, which will support the Church's mission to share the Gospel and highlight the positive impact of Catholic life across the country. The new office will manage and distribute official statements from the Catholic Church in Scotland, and will work closely with dioceses, parishes, schools... Read More

Relgious Sisters are helping thousands affected by terrorist attacks in Mozambique, giving them psychological aid to deal with their trauma. Sister Aparecida Queiroz of the Daughters of Jesus, (pictured left) has been in the blighted African country since 2017. Originally from Brazil, she has been to help thousands of people displaced by terrorism in the country's northern Cabo Delgado province t... Read More

Building Bridges for Tomorrow: Our first full day (Thursday 6th November " began with the Spirituality moment led by the African delegates. The group let us in a dance a song, a poem and a prayer, thanking God for his goodness to us all. SESSION 1: CONNECTING THE THREADS - Nonviolent Lives, Nonviolent Church, Nonviolent World. Our Speakers were: Marie Dennis, Catholic Institute for Nonviolence ... Read More

As part of Black History Month, the Camden Black British History Community Hub is hosting an exhibition: 'Camden Blossoms' by local artist Matthew Small. Primarily a portrait painter, Matthew often works using discarded urban debris like car bonnets or scrap metal, to produce compelling portraits. Mainly of young, black children he manages to capture their essence. Most of his work shows, like the... Read More

Catholic educators have welcomed much of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, but have some concerns. Speaking on behalf of the Association of Teachers of Catholic Religious Education Executive, ATCRE Co-chair Dave Legrand said: "We find a number of the recommendations in the report to be positive steps and feel we can support these. For example, we are delighted with the ambition to reduce exa... Read More