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On the International Day Against Nuclear Tests on 1 September the Counselor and Chargé d'Affaires at the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations, Mgr Robert D Murphy spoke about the important and "stark reminder" of this world day to the devastating effects of nuclear testing. Speaking at the High-level Plenary Meeting to Commemorate and Promote this day, he highlighted h... Read More

Jerusalem's Christian schools suspended classes yesterday (1st September) after Israeli authorities failed to renew entry permits for staff from the West Bank - disrupting the new academic year for more than 8,500 students. Speaking to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Brother Daoud Kassabry, headmaster of Collège des Frères in Jerusalem, warned that the failure to provide permits for more than 7... Read More

What Never Dies - A talk by Maria and Martin Groos, on the lives of of Midori and Takashi Nagai will take place in Arrupe Hall, Farm Street Church, 114 Mount Street, W1K 3AH on Saturday 19 September at 7pm. The lives of Dr Takashi Nagai and his wife Midori are an inspirational story of faith, courage and hope especially for our current times when life and world affairs can seem bleak. The Friends... Read More

Join the School for Synodality at 'Behind the Scenes at the Assembly' on Monday 7 September 2026 from 12 - 1.30pm for the launch of the School for Synodality's Diocesan Assembly Toolkit - a new resource designed to support next steps of the implementation phase of the Synod, beginning with diocesan Assemblies in 2027. The Toolkit builds on the official documents from the Vatican to offer practical... Read More

Gospel of 2 September 2026 Luke 4:38-44 At that time: Jesus arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them. Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various ... Read More

The Pope celebrated Mass at the Laudato Si' Village in Castel Gandolfo today, marking the annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the beginning of the five-week Season of Creation. In his homily the Holy Father encouraged Christians to embrace ecological conversion, transform destruction into life, and renew their commitment to caring for creation and the poor. It is not yet too la... Read More

Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Bishops, has won his case against Paméla Groleau, a woman who "falsely accused him of sexual assault in connection with a class action against the Archdiocese of Quebec." The Cardinal, who described himself as a "victim of defamation and slander," will receive $100,000 in damages for the violation of his right to honour, which ... Read More

More than 200 young people, parish youth leaders and young adult volunteers from across the Archdiocese of Birmingham and beyond gathered at Alton Castle this week for the annual LifeTeen Summer Camp which brought together adventure, friendship, formation and a deep encounter with Christ. Organised by the Kenelm Youth Trust (KYT), the five-day camp welcomed young people aged 12-18 from Catholic pa... Read More

Water is a sacred gift that sustains life. We see a sign of God's generosity in water. It quenches our thirst and makes the earth fertile. In Baptism, it becomes a symbol of his renewing grace. Taking care of water is also a form of safeguarding life and of recognising that this resource belongs to everyone, without distinction. In his prayer intention for September, Pope Leo invites us to pray th... Read More

All Christian schools in Jerusalem suspended classes today, Tuesday 1 September, at the start of the autumn term, in protest over Israel's refusal to renew entry permits for more than 70 teachers and staff from the West Bank. This is affecting more than 8,500 students. The following statement has been issued by the General Secretariat for Christian Educational Institutions in Jerusalem (English T... Read More

As rescue workers comb through mud and debris left by deadly floods and landslides, Nepal's Catholic community is mobilising aid for families who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods. Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Apostolic Vicariate of Nepal, told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN): "In some places along the Bhote Koshi River, entire villages have been wiped out. Many ho... Read More

After a summer of record-breaking temperatures and wildfires, and as the Prime Minister considers opening North Sea new oil and gas fields, Operation Noah and a coalition of faith-based organisations have announced a series of nationwide Green Investment Roadshows. The initiative invites church leaders, treasurers, and congregation members to learn how to align their church finances with climate s... Read More

Gospel of 1 September 2026 Luke 4:31-37 At that time: Jesus went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 'Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come ... Read More

"The latest barbaric abduction of more than 60 worshippers from a Mosque in Borgu, Niger State, and the horrific massacre of 47 innocent citizens, with another 17 people seriously injured in Ukum, Benue State, represent a further deterioration of the security situation." The bleak assessment was made by Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, the Archbishop of Kaduna and President of the Catholic Bish... Read More