Stockpiling food and water may be sensible, but who is looking out for those who have nothing to spare?
For those of us old enough to remember it, there was something distinctly reminiscent of the old Cold War years
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Confession and Wellbeing: can the Sacrament of Reconciliation help us flourish?
Researchers from the University of Glasgow and Wake Forest University are exploring how Catholic Confession may influence our emotional and
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Top media talent to share industry insights at Leeds Trinity’s Journalism and Media Week
Students at Leeds Trinity University will receive industry insights, employability advice, and top tips for building successful careers from a
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Downside School announces the appointment of Mike Randall as its new Head
The Governing Body of Downside School have appointed a new Head. Downside School has announced the appointment of Mike Randall
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WORLD: Liechtenstein prince vetoes radical abortion on demand Bill
Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois has vetoed a Bill, which narrowly passed earlier this year, that would have removed legal protections
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SCOTLAND: Chancellor urged to put human dignity and the Common Good at the heart of UK Budget
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have sent a formal appeal to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP, to
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Lord Alton receives special award from the underground Church in China for being a “voice of solidarity”
This morning (23rd October) Lord (David) Alton was presented with a special award recognising his tireless support for persecuted Christians
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Pope Leo XIV named Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor
Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, with the
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AI is changing pilgrims’ journeys, but sacred journeys have always adapted to new technology
In 2025, two scholars of religion decided to make a multiday pilgrimage along the Kumano Kodō trail – an ancient
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Cardinal Radcliffe: In age of AI, encourage young people to ask questions
We can inspire the imagination of young people in the age of artificial intelligence by inviting them to ask questions,
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Pope Leo will not make Assisi visit to aid recovery after surgery
The Holy See Press Office announced this morning (23rd October) that Pope Leo XIV will not be able to attend
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CHURCH OF ENGLAND: Report says CofE ‘needs to reduce dioceses to avoid financial disaster’
The Church of England (CofE) is heading for “financial disaster” unless it takes “radical” action including reducing the number of
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New Bishop of Arundel & Brighton calls for care for those in need and a growth in holiness, as ministry begins
Catholics across Sussex and Surrey welcomed a new bishop on Monday 19th October, when Bishop Stephen Wang was ordained as
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Britain needs more understanding of religion, not less — so why is the BBC cutting back?
The news that the BBC is planning substantial cuts to its Religion and Ethics department will come as a disappointment
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AMERICA: archbishop orders Catholic soldiers not to take part in firing squad execution
The US Catholic archbishop responsible for the spiritual care of America’s armed forces has instructed Catholic soldiers to seek exemption
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Matthew McConaughey recalls his journey into the desert as a defining moment of reflection
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has enjoyed the kind of success most actors can only dream of. An Academy Award, a
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On World Mission Sunday, one family shows what your vital support really means
As the Church marks 100 years of World Mission Sunday this weekend, (18th October), one family in Malawi shows what
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Nearly half a million Catholics could be brought under one diocese as bishop backs historic Yorkshire merger
A major reorganisation of the Catholic Church in northern England has moved closer after Bishop Marcus Stock formally recommended bringing
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GUEST COMMENTARY: Columbus’ own writings reveal how tightly religion and conquest were intertwined from the start
Columbus’ own writings reveal how tightly Few historic figures are as divisive as Christopher Columbus. For some, in both Spain
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Over 9,000 children join Archbishop John in praying for Pope Leo XIV
Over 80 Catholic schools across South London and Kent prayed the rosary with Archbishop John Wilson for the health and
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Catholic church from the 1950s receives £1 million government grant for new roof
A Catholic church on tyneside built in the 1950s heads a list of nine Catholic churches to receive grants announced
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