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Dear Brothers and Sisters, May the Lord give you peace! Due to the war, this year we were unable to experience the traditional Lenten journey in Jerusalem, with the solemn celebrations at the Holy Sepulchre and in the Holy Places of the Passion. Though we were able to pray and prepare personally, we felt the loss of the community journey towards Easter. Now we ask ourselves about the celebrations ... Read More

Gospel of 25 March 2026 Luke 1:26-38 At that time: The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!' But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this m... Read More

Pope Leo XIV issued a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo today, renewing his appeal to "work for peace, not with weapons," and denouncing the rise in hatred, violence, and death. He said: "I wish to renew the appeal for a ceasefire, to work for peace, but not with weapons-with dialogue, truly seeking a solution for everyone." Describing the international situation, the Pope said, ... Read More

The focus of this year's 48th Annual NJPN Conference, taking place at The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire between the 24th and the 26th July is JUST TALK. The organisers say: 'In a world of disinformation, sound bites and echo chambers, the conference will explore how we promote genuine communication and encounter through areas such as the media, arts, education, diplomacy and political engagement led... Read More

Archbishop Richard Moth today highlighted the Catholic Church's commitment to welcoming and supporting people seeking sanctuary in the UK, during a visit to Jesuit Refugee Service UK (JRS UK). At the Hurtado Jesuit Centre, in the Archdiocese of Westminster, the Archbishop met refugees served by JRS UK, as well as volunteers and staff providing accompaniment, advice and practical support. Archbisho... Read More

The Archbishop of Liverpool, John Sherrington, has formally opened a new safe house for survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking operated by Medaille Trust. Speaking at the unveiling of the plaque Archbishop John welcomed it as a place of safety, refuge and sanctuary. The new safe house is providing support for up to 18 male survivors at a time in Liverpool. Aside from safe and secure acc... Read More

The General Assembly of the Focolare Movement, concluded in the Vatican on Saturday 21st March, with a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. It marked a pivotal step towards what the Holy Father described as a "more mature unity" for the worldwide movement. Addressing over 300 delegates from across the globe, Pope Leo XIV encouraged members to remain faithful to the core of the charism of Chiara Lub... Read More

Pope Leo XIV received Dom Thomas Georgeon, abbot of the Abbey of La Trappe in France, in a private audience on 18th March, along with members of his community. The visit came as the Trappist monks of La Trappe continue to ponder a probable departure from their historic monastery by 2028, citing ongoing challenges such as "the scarcity of vocations and the increasingly heavy burden of land ownershi... Read More

Gospel of 24 March 2026 John 8:21-30 At that time: Jesus said to the Pharisees, 'I am going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.' So the Jews said, 'Will he kill himself, since he says, "Where I am going, you cannot come"?' He said to them, 'You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. I told you that y... Read More

Just twenty days ahead of his Apostolic Journey to four African nations, Pope Leo XIV met with a delegation of executives and staff from ITA Airways, Italy's national airline, and Lufthansa. The Pope thanked the company and its predecessor, Alitalia, for its service to the Popes, beginning with Pope St Paul VI. He praised its "qualified and experienced professionals" for creating a "serene atmos... Read More

'Wild Rose' is being screened at the Tim Hetherington Film Club at Farm Street Jesuit Centre, this Thursday. David Hurst writes: "Was I prescient in my choice of film for this month?! As the wonderful Irish actress, Jessie Buckley, won the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Hamnet' at both the OSCARS and the BAFTA awards, we will follow her zeitgeist and show the film that convinced me jus... Read More

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites people and churches to join in global prayers for peace, starting with the Middle East on 26 March. In a world marked by growing conflict, suffering, and uncertainty, the WCC reaffirms its calling as a fellowship of churches to stand together in prayer for peace. As part of this commitment, the WCC is initiating a series of global prayers for peace, to ... Read More

An archbishop has warned of a "deliberate strategy" to eradicate Christianity in Nigeria as huge waves of violence impacted the country. Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja spoke of the dangers affecting his country at a press conference in Madrid, Spain, organised by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). Archbishop Kaigama denounced the existence of a "deliberate strategy to thwart C... Read More

The Bishops' Conference of Scotland has published an Election Briefing Pack ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. This comprehensive resource aims to guide Catholics in Scotland to engage thoughtfully and prayerfully in the democratic process, reflecting on their responsibilities as citizens and disciples of Jesus Christ. The briefing highlights key principles of Catholic Social Teachin... Read More