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Gospel of 25 November 2025 Luke 21:5-11 At that time: While some were speaking of the Temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, Jesus said, 'As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.' And they asked him, 'Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things ... Read More

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rt Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop Emeritus of Brentwood Diocese, who died peacefully at his home in Stock at 10 am this morning. May he rest in peace. Bishop Thomas McMahon, the sixth and to date the longest-serving Bishop of Brentwood, was born at Dorking, Surrey, on 17 June 1936. An identical twin, he was born of Irish parents who had emigrated to England an... Read More

Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford and Lead Bishop for the Environment for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW), has issued the following statement following the conclusion of the COP30 UN climate change conference, which took place in Belém, Brazil, from 10-21 November 2025. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the United Nations' annual meeting held to assess progr... Read More

A coalition of 18 faith organisations, coordinated by JustMoney Movement, released a joint statement on 24 November urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise and reform taxes on wealth in Wednesday's Budget. The group, including JustMoney Movement, Christian Aid, Faith for the Climate, and Muslim Aid, argue that bold action is needed to tackle poverty, inequality, and the climate crisis. The statem... Read More

To be a Palestinian mother is to live with grief and hope intertwined. Their faith in the future, fragile yet unbroken, is what keeps the spirit of Palestine alive. To speak of Palestine is to speak of its mothers. They continue to raise life in a land where life itself is constantly threatened. In the heart of Palestine, where olive trees grow among ruins and hope survives under rubble, lives one... Read More

A group of eight students from the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad recently visited Delhi for an interfaith exposure program, and I was delighted to facilitate the programme. Our first meeting was with the members of the Centre for Peace and Spirituality (CPS) in Delhi. The Centre was established by the efforts of Maulana Wahiddudin Khan in January 2001. This non-political, non-profit, non-gov... Read More

Wouldn't it be great if we could make Christmas greener, less wasteful, less stressful, more enjoyable, and with more space to focus on what it's really all about? Written for individuals and families to work through, Olivia Warburton's 'Dreaming of a Green Christmas' is an essential companion as you prepare for the festive season. With 111 practical eco-tips to select from, you'll find inspiratio... Read More

Gospel of 24 November 2025 Matthew 10:17-22 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: 'Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are ... Read More

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin during Mass for the 'Abide in His love' Women's Conference in Bundoran, Co Donegal on 23 November 2025. Today's gospel reading situates the kingship of Christ on the Hill of Calvary. He is the King of Friday; the Servant King. An inscription above his head declares him to be 'the King of the Jews', but at his feet, according to John's Gospel, a group of holy women... Read More

New research from the Benedict XVI Centre for Religious, Ethics and Society at St Mary's University, London, has provided a comprehensive account of Anglican clergy who have entered into full communion with - or "converted" into - the Catholic Church in Britain. More than 700 former Anglican clergy and religious in Britain have become Catholics since 1992, including 16 former Anglican bishops. For... Read More

Catholic organisations, cardinals, and others present at COP30 and the Peoples' Summit released a statement together on 21 November at the conclusion of COP30, the UN Climate Conference. They invited all Catholics present in Belém to sign, as well as those who were not present but wished to express their solidarity and a common message of hope and commitment to care for our common home. The full ... Read More

We, the Leadership Team of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace, reaffirm our 2016 Congregation Statement, 'Welcome Immigrants and Refugees'. Our Congregation, "had its origin in the founder's response to the social concerns and needs of the time." (Constitution 4) At our founding, we were a congregation of immigrants, serving immigrants, knowing their pain and suffering. Througho... Read More

A Catholic school in Nigeria was attacked on 21 November and at least 100 students were kidnapped. The possible figure may be more than 300. In the early hours, an armed group on 60 motorcycles and in cars stormed St Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary School in the community of Papiri, Niger State, in north-central Nigeria. A statement from the Diocese of Kontagora, signed by Diocesan Secretary... Read More

Jesuit parishes across Britain are taking steps to reshape parish life, inspired by Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality. From November 12-14, parish communities met for a national conference at Highgate House, Northampton, marking the culmination of 'Accompanying in Hope', a year-long journey seeking to discern God's mission for each parish and strategise how to implement the Synod's recommendation ... Read More