Justice, Peace & Environment

Pope Leo XlV was described as an "action hero" today by no less than film star Arnold Schwarzenegger. The actor - known for his roles in high-profile action films, turned climate champion in his role as Governor of California for eight years, and head of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative - said: "I'm standing next to an action hero!" Pope Leo smiled while a huge audience cheered wildly. Yet, w... Read More

Brother Sun, Sister Moon - praying anew the Canticle of Saint Francis. A time of prayer and reflection to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures will take place in teh Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception in Farm Street, W1K 3AH on Thursday, 2 October. Mass for the Care of Creation takes place at 6pm, followed by a presentation and reflective spaces. At 7.30pm there... Read More

The dominant view in political theories, known as realism, and the resulting global order are based on the assumption that people are naturally greedy, selfish, and prone to violence for survival, as Thomas Hobbes and others have suggested. They are constantly in competition over limited resources. This view is rooted in an anthropology that denies the divine command to be stewards of creation and... Read More

To mark the tenth anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si', the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales is holding an event with the Church of England and Methodist Church at Methodist Central Hall, Manchester. The event will draw on the experiences of faith leaders and be opened by the Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham. Speakers Bishop John Arnold, Dr Emma Gardner, Head of Environm... Read More

The CTE Presidents express "deep concern" about the symbols and words of the Christian faith being co-opted to support messages that breed hostility towards others. The Presidents of Churches Together in England, named below, issued the following statement: As leaders of Christian Churches in this country, we wish to express our deep concern that in the recent rally "Unite the Kingdom," and in ot... Read More

As tensions rise and divisions deepen across the UK and beyond, Quakers are inviting everyone to pause, reflect, and act on one simple but radical idea: Love Your Neighbour. During Quaker Week 2025, Quaker Meeting Houses across the UK will open their doors to the public, offering events, discussions, and spaces for quiet reflection. This year's theme, Love Your Neighbour, speaks directly to the ur... Read More

New York: On 26 September, at the High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, called for urgent global efforts to end the escalating threat of nuclear arms and recommit to disarmament. Reflecting on the 80th anniversary of the fir... Read More

On 25 September, at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Artificial Intelligence and International Peace and Security, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, urged the States to ensure that AI development remains anchored in respect for human dignity and the common good. The Head of Delegation highlighte... Read More

Addressing the UN Security Council, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher called for a moratorium on lethal autonomous weapons and highlights the need for a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. The need for urgent measures to ensure that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) remains anchored in respect for human dignity and directed to the common good was at the heart of... Read More

Every year the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) is celebrated on the last Sunday of September but this year, to coincide with the Jubilee of Migrants, the day will be celebrated over the weekend of 4 and 5 October. The theme is Migrants, missionaries of hope, emphasising the resilience and faith of migrants and refugees in the face of hardship. The CBCEW Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refu... Read More

Today is Nuclear Abolition Day - the International Day for the Total Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. Declared by the UN General Assembly in 2013, the day has been commemorated every year since 2014. It is an annual opportunity for the the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament and it is a reminder to everyone of both the real benefits that would come from eliminatin... Read More

A group of ten pilgrims organised by Fr Dominic Robinson SJ and Colette Joyce from Westminster Justice and Peace visited Rome last weekend for the Jubilee of Justice. We stayed at the Villa Lante Center, run by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart in a great location - just a short distance from St Peter's Basilica, the Roman Forum, Colosseum and the River Tiber. On the Saturday we joined the crowds in... Read More

Bishop Jim Curry, Lead Bishop for the Holy Land for the Bishops' Conference, has described the UK government's recognition of the State of Palestine as a "right and not a reward". Bishop Curry said: "As the Lead Bishop for the Holy Land, I welcome the UK government's decision to recognise the State of Palestine. This decision, which is a right and not a reward, affirms that the right to self-dete... Read More

Survivors of trafficking and modern slavery supported by Medaille Trust have been meeting with Bishop Paul McAleenan, the lead bishop for migrants and refugees. Bishop Paul met with survivors and heard firsthand of the difficulties facing them in the UK to be recognised and supported to rebuild their lives. There are more than 120,000 estimated victims living in the UK today. Last year a record 19... Read More