One world banner. Credit: CBCEW Ahead of the G7 group of nations summit taking place in Carbis Bay, Cornwall from 11-13 June 2021, bishops representing …
Life Bishop’s Message for the 2021 ‘Day for Life’
Bishop John Sherrington, the Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Church in England and Wales. Credit: CBCEW Sunday, 20 June 2021 Bishop John Sherrington, …
Pope Francis: Say the ‘Jesus Prayer’ throughout the day
Pope Francis’ general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace, June 9, 2021./ Vatican Media. Pope Francis today encouraged busy Catholics to …
The Green Church Showcase
The Green Church Showcase filmstrip Credit: CBCEW The Church Times, in collaboration with members of both the Church of England and Roman Catholic environmental working …
Poland’s new pro-life campaign proclaims ‘every life is a miracle’
Grupa Proelio via Facebook. A new pro-life campaign in Poland is highlighting the dignity of children diagnosed with medical conditions before birth. The campaign, launched …
Vatican: Accusations against Polish Catholic bishops’ leader groundless
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, president of the Polish bishops’ conference, pictured in Warsaw Feb. 12, 2020./ episkopat.pl. The Vatican has ruled that accusations of negligence against …
UK healthcare professional takes part in Vatican webinar on COVID-19
Kathryn Hewitt pictured left at the Marian shrine of Lourdes in France. Credit: CBCEW Accompanying Health Care Workers in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic8-10 …
Cardinal George Pell turns 80, loses right to vote in papal conclave
Cardinal George Pell at the annual Eucharistic procession at the Angelicum in Rome, May 13, 2021./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. Cardinal George Pell turned 80 years old …
Newman: Meditation & Prayer livestreamed from Farm Street Church
A special concert inspired by the life and writings of Saint John Henry Newman will take place at 7pm on Thursday 10 June at Farm …
Pope Francis to priests: Weakness is a chance for encounter with God
Pope Francis meets with French priests studying in Rome June 7, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA Pope Francis told a group of young French priests yesterday …
Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’
Pope Francis celebrates Corpus Christi Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, June 6, 2021./ Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel. Pope Francis said today that we …
Pope Francis expresses sorrow after Indigenous children’s graves found at Church-run school
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, June 6, 2021./ Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel. Pope Francis expressed sorrow on Sunday at …
Pope Francis believed to be preparing restrictions for the traditional Mass
A Mass said for the Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage in Rome held Oct. 25, 2014./ Daniel Ibanez/CNA. The Congregation for the Divine Worship might soon issue …
Bishop Sherrington supports ending of ‘DIY’ Home Abortions
Image CBCEW Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has issued a brief statement supporting the ending of ‘DIY’ Home Abortions. Last year, the …
Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is praying for you before the Father
Pope Francis said yesterday that just as Jesus prayed for his friends while on earth, he also prays for each person eternally before the Father in heaven.
Pope Francis to paralyzed climate activist: ‘Pray for me at the North Pole’
Pope Francis yesterday met with a paralyzed man who plans to travel to the Arctic Circle to raise awareness about the environment.
Pope Francis unveils sweeping reform of Catholic Church’s penal sanctions
The Vatican published yesterday major revisions to Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, which covers penal law in the Church, including sanctions related to clerical sexual abuse.
World Health Organization grants Holy See permanent observer status
The Holy See has been granted permanent observer status to the World Health Organization following resolution adopted by consensus on May 31.
Pope Francis releases video message on the beauty of marriage
Pope Francis greets a married couple at a Wednesday General Audience./ Daniel Ibáñez Pope Francis has asked people to pray throughout June for young people …
Pope Francis turns to Mary, Undoer of Knots, at end of rosary marathon for end to pandemic
Pope Francis asked yesterday for the intercession of Mary, Undoer of Knots, as he ended a month-long global rosary marathon.