Images that defined unforgettable journey of missionary Pope to ends of the Earth
At the conclusion of Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Asia and Oceania, Vatican News Editorial Director Andrea Tornielli offers his thoughts
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Volunteers needed to help support vital work of St Joseph’s Hospice
St Joseph’s Hospice in Liverpool is looking for volunteers to help support the centre’s vital work in providing end of
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Call to become missionaries is focus of this Evangelii Gaudium Sunday
In 2013, the first year of his pontificate, Pope Francis released an Apostolic Exhortation on the joy of the Gospel
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Pope Francis appoints Bishop Philip Moger as the new Bishop of Plymouth
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Philip Moger as the new Bishop of Plymouth. A priest of the Diocese
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Return of Bosco Camp makes magical memories for young people
Bosco is back. For the first time since 2019 youngsters from across the Diocese of Brentwood had the opportunity to
Read moreArchbishop announces creation of the united Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia
In a pastoral letter to be read across the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia on the weekend of 14-15 September, Archbishop Mark
Read moreUnite in ‘compassionate action’ to oppose assisted suicide, says Bishop
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Bishops’ Conference, is encouraging Catholics to unite in prayer and
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Stella Maris urges UK authorities to enforce prosecutions of abusive fishing employers
Maritime welfare charity Stella Maris has insisted that the Home Office must do more to protect fishers following a BBC
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Aid to the Church in Need steps up support for Christians in the Holy Land
As the war in Gaza shows no sign of stopping, the Church in the Holy Land is increasing help to
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In face of escalating crisis in Gaza and West Bank, CAFOD issues urgent call for “immediate, permanent ceasefire”
A leading UK Catholic charity has called for an “immediate, permanent ceasefire” in Gaza and the West Bank in the
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On the Feast Day of The Assumption there are so many reasons to celebrate Every Child’s Birthday
In the busy world in which we live, the celebration of a birthday can often pass in a fleeting moment.
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In the post-Nagasaki world, we’re still struggling to find global peace
In the largest city on the island of Kyushu in Japan, many thousands have been gathering today to remember the dreadful events that occurred there
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Vatican reveals theme for 2025 World Day of Peace
“Only from a genuine conversion on all levels – personal, local and international – will true peace be able to
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Dean of Westminster Cathedral gets to grips with Cromwell’s hated Mace
It avoided the clutches of Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century and has now found itself in the arms of
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Caritas calls for solidarity and service to triumph over hatred and division
In the aftermath of the scenes of violent disorder across the UK, the Caritas Social Action Network‘s CEO, Raymond Friel,
Read moreSenior faith leaders stand in solidarity against violence
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference. has joined the Chief Rabbi, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Imam
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Today is the Feast Day of St Edith Stein, the courageous martyr of Auschwitz
Edith Stein was born in Breslau on 12th October 1891, the youngest of 11, as her family were celebrating Yom
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SIGNIS Secretary General calls for synodality and solutions journalism in AI-dominated future
The National Catholic Social Communications Convention 2024, held in Batangas, Philippines, this week brought together social communicators, media professionals, and Church
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Enjoying afternoon tea is a classic pastime, but it can also help transform young lives
As we roll through the heady days of summer, who wouldn’t enjoy the delights of a traditional afternoon tea –
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Merthyr Tydfil primary pupils inscribe church roof tiles for future generations
Pupils at a Catholic primary school in the Archdiocese of Cardiff have been writing messages for future generations on new
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Cardinal backs French Bishops’ response to depiction of Last Supper in Olympics Opening Ceremony
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, wrote to Monsignor Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, his
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