Archbishop Mark O’Toole | CBCEW Archbishop O’Toole has celebrated the proclamation of the new Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, saying the Catholic community need to have the …
With Advent 2024, the odd-numbered liturgical Cycle C begins with new Mass Readings.
With today being the first Sunday of Advent, a new liturgical year begins in the Catholic Church, with the readings corresponding to Cycle C of odd-numbered years. Readings at Mass will come from the English Standard Version (ESV) translations of the readings.
Pope after Angelus: ‘Pursuit of peace is responsibility of all’
Reflecting on the upcoming Christmas season, Pope Francis warned that if “desensitisation and indifference to the horrors of war prevail, all of humanity is defeated.”
Pope at Angelus: Be vigilant and turn your gaze to Heaven
At the midday Angelus on the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis encourages us to turn our gaze to heaven and to open our hearts to the Lord who carries our burdens and sustains us on our journey.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to visit the UK
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa | CBCEW The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, will visit the UK at the end of the week …
Statement from Catholic Medical Association on Assisted Suicide
Image Credit: CBCEW By the Catholic Medical Association The president of the Catholic Medical Association, Dr Mike Delany has appealed to Members of Parliament to …
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ canonisation date announced
Image Credit: CBCEW By Bishop Nicholas Hudson Newly-appointed Episcopal Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Nicholas Hudson, has written an article for his diocesan website …
The Assyrian-Catholic bond: a model of unity despite differences
Pope Francis welcomes Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III to the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2024. | Credit: Vatican Media …
Pope Francis urges young Catholics to build a world rooted in Christ’s kingship
Pope Francis speaks on the Solemnity Christ the King in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Nov. 24, 2024 | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Marking the …
Stand up against domestic abuse
Image Source | CBCEW International day for ending violence against women and girls The Caritas Social Action Network and the National Board of Catholic Women have issued a statement …
Faith leaders in Wales on the proposed legalisation of assisted suicide
Image Credit: CBCEW Faith leaders across Wales have issued a joint statement strongly opposing the proposed Assisted Dying Bill, which seeks to legalise physician-assisted suicide …
Pope prays for global peace and for all victims of religious persecution
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis calls for peace in conflict zones, solidarity with the marginalised, and prayerful action against injustice and abuse.
Pope on World Day of the Poor: Every act of compassion is a sign of hope
In his homily during the Mass for the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis calls on us to recognise God’s presence in the suffering of the poor and to act with hope and compassion in the face of injustice.
Assisted Suicide: Are we going down a slippery slope?
Do No Harm is a short documentary which highlights some of the grave concerns around proposals to legalise assisted suicide in the UK and Scottish Parliaments. …
Please act on assisted suicide, Archbishop John urges
Archbishop John Wilson | CBCEW As the assisted suicide bill was published yesterday, Tuesday, 12 November, Archbishop John Wilson has urged people to act and raise …
Pope at Angelus: Offer tenderness and steer clear of hypocrisy
During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis reiterates the Lord’s call to rebuke and avoid hypocrisy, and to instead humbly serve with tenderness.
Statement from the Bishop-elect of Plymouth
Statement from Bishop-elect Philip Moger about his installation on Saturday, 9 November 2024. “In the very last few days, concerns have been raised of a …
Christmas comes early with Westminster Cathedral stamp
The Royal Mail is celebrating Christmas 2024 with a series of five special stamps, featuring original illustrations of cathedrals from across the UK. Cardinal Vincent …
Vatican’s anime-style mascot Luce goes viral on internet with Catholic memes, fan art
The Vatican on Oct. 28, 2024, unveiled the official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year: “Luce,” which is Italian for “light.” | Credit: …
Pope Francis in Angelus address mourns Catholic priest murdered in Mexico
Pope Francis delivers his Sunday Angelus message from a window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 27, 2024. | Credit: Vatican …