Humanitarian crisis in Gaza is becoming another chapter of human shame in the global history books
This week the United Nations issued one of its most urgent warnings yet about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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How two decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV
In his first appearance as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the man born Robert Francis
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Archbishop-elect John Sherrington responds to the Report Stage debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Archbishop-elect John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has made a
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In face of “real starvation”, CAFOD calls for end to blockade of aid to Gaza
“The blockade of aid must end, and rapid, safe and unimpeded aid must flow freely,” says Elizabeth Funnell, country representative for
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Downside School pupils get school history day with renowned concert pianist
A group of pupils and staff had recently enjoyed the privilege of exploring the rich history and architecture of
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International Centre of Newman Friends invites all to its annual garden party at Littlemore
Saint John Henry Newman lived at The College at Littlemore in Oxford from 1842 – 1846, making it a place
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Council of Nicaea: A light on path of understanding the faith
“Nicaea was an ecumenical council in the original sense of the term, in which bishops from all parts of the
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Bishop of Wrexham to lead 2025 Wales National Pilgrimage to St Winefride’s Shrine, Holywell
On Sunday, 22 June, Bishop Peter Brignall, the Bishop of Wrexham, will again lead a National Pilgrimage of thanksgiving at
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The suffering in Gaza must end, says Bishop Jim Curry
The Lead Bishop for the Holy Land for the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Jim Curry, has echoed Pope Leo XIV’s call
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Harvington Hall History Festival 2025 – Exploding the Myths!
Back for its third year and bigger than ever, the Harvington History Festival 2025 promises an extraordinary week of fascinating
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Pope appoints Sr. Tiziana Merletti as Secretary of Dicastery for Consecrated Life
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Tiziana Merletti, former Superior General of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor, as Secretary
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Assisted dying bill may be floundering, but another threat to dignity of life is on the way
In The Palace of Westminster Friday is normally a pretty dormant day; MPs have usually finished the week’s business and
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Special day of prayer for victims of abuse at St Winefride’s National Shrine next Tuesday
In 2016, Pope Francis announced that the Church would hold a worldwide day of prayer for survivors of clerical abuse.
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Durham University professor tells us what to expect at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass
A service rich in symbolism, Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass this Sunday (18th May) will mark the start of what is
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Pope Leo XIV’s former altar server remembers pontiff as “a very joyful person”
A personal account of the new Pope’s pastoral humility and personal warmth has come from one of his former altar
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CSAN CEO writes open letter to MPs urging them to oppose the Assisted Dying Bill
Raymond Friel, CEO of the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), has written an open letter to Members of Parliament to
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Oscott College and Maryvale HIRS Unite in Mission for Catholic Education
Oscott College, the Catholic seminary of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, and Maryvale Higher Institute of Religious Sciences (HIRS) are delighted
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Liverpool Hope calls in experts to debate radicalisation and counter-terrorism issues
The Faculty of Business, Law and Criminology hosted a thought-provoking and insightful panel event exploring radicalisation and counter-terrorism within the
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Why a trauma-informed approach matters for the young people that Depaul support
Julie King is a Housing Support Worker for Depaul national homelessness charity. She is based in the North East and
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Mel Gibson admits filming ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ is “not going to be easy”
Mel Gibson has found a studio partner for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long awaited follow-up to the 2004
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Spirituality Summit to share what St Thérèse of Lisieux can teach us today about suffering
Navigating through a world that sometimes can seem quite dark is never the easiest thing to do. Many of us
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