St Walburges Preston | © Alex Ramsay Photography In yesterday, Wednesday 22 January, Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons, Heritage Minister, Sir Chris …
Café in the crypt – venue beneath well-known W1 Church where rough sleepers are treated as restaurant diners
Westminster homeless cafe | Westminster City Council In the crypt of a striking Gothic Church in Marylebone, is a catering secret – a twice-weekly cafe …
Sanctuary at risk – the uncertain fate of the listed places of worship grant scheme
Grade II listed Cathedral of St Alphonsa Preston | © Alex Ramsay Photography 2018 VAT exemption is not usually at the top of people’s prayer …
Catholic schools prepare to celebrate the launch of Jubilee 2025 as Pilgrims of Hope
Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia Schools Mass Norwich | CBCEW On Friday 24 January Catholic schools across England and Wales will join together to …
Pope at Angelus: Where we are lacking, the Lord responds abundantly
During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis reflects on the Lord’s first sign at the Wedding at Cana to remind faithful that when we lack something, the Lord goes above and beyond since “He wishes to celebrate with us.”
Pope expresses appreciation for Gaza ceasefire agreement, Cuba prisoner releases
During his weekly Angelus today, Pope Francis expresses his gratitude for the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as he calls for it to be respected and for aid to enter Gaza. He also applauds Cuba’s recent announcement to release prisoners in the spirit of the Jubilee Year and remembers the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
‘Agents of hope’ sought as Plater Trust’s 2025 grants programme opens
Image Source: CBCEW The Charles Plater Trust (CPT) has launched it’s 2025 large grants programme today with £385,000 available in large grants to plant seeds …
Declaration of the Catholic Ordinaries on the Ceasefire in Gaza
Parish prayer in Gaza | CBCEW The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land welcome the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza, which aims to end …
Bishop Moth tells Parliamentarians: ‘The criminal justice system poses threats to human dignity’
Bishop Moth at the launch of Remember Me: A Catholic Approach to Criminal Justice | CBCEW Speaking at the Parliamentary launch of a new Bishops’ …
Bishops representing the Episcopal Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland meet in London
Liaison Committee 2025 | CBCEW A group of bishops, led by the presidents of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland …
Pope at Angelus: ‘Through Baptism we are reborn to new life’
Pope Francis reflects on the Baptism of the Lord which, he says, serves as a reminder of the intimacy of God’s love, manifested in the humanity of Jesus, and invites believers to carry this love forward, living as children of the one Father who accompanies us at every step of our journey.
Pope to families of newly baptised: it is the greatest gift
Pope Francis baptises 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Plymouth Diocese Launches New Pilgrims Passport for Jubilee Year
St Mary & St Boniface, Cathedral Church of Plymouth | CBCEW In this Jubilee Year – a special year of forgiveness and reconciliation, in which …
China’s oldest priest dies at 104: a life of faith amid 25 years of persecution
St. Francis Xavier statue in front St. Joseph Cathedral in Beijing, China, Feb. 25, 2016. | Credit: Zvonimir Atletic/Shutterstock China’s oldest priest has passed away, …
Pope at Angelus: Imitate the God of love, be messengers of hope
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis says Christmas reminds us God always find ways to reach everyone, wherever they are, “opening windows of light even in the darkest nights of humanity.”
Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘Stars, dreams & divine detours’
As the Church marks the Feast of Epiphany, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: ‘”Stars, dreams & divine detours”.
Tradition of Epiphany door blessing with chalk is symbol of hope
The Church has a custom of blessing homes on the Solemnity of the Epiphany (January 5th this year, although usually January 6th) and the weeks following. …
Making a pilgrimage to Rome for the jubilee? Here’s what you should know
St. Peter’s Basilica. | Credit: Thoom/Shutterstock On foot, by bicycle, and even on horseback, throngs of pilgrims arrive each day at the tomb of St. …
In New Year’s Angelus, pope ties debt forgiveness to peace
Pope Francis speaking to the crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square, Jan. 1, 2025. | Vatican Media Pope Francis marked the Angelus prayer on the …
Pope Francis preaches peace, protection of life in New Year’s homily
Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 1 Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, marking both the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the …