Pope renews call for solidarity with Ukraine and Holy Land
Nov 27, 2024 · At the end of his Wednesday General Audience today in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis renewed his heartfelt appeal for peace and solidarity for those suffering war, especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. His appeal came just a few hours after a …
Mgr Paul McPartlan appointed as new Rector of Mater Ecclesiae …
Nov 25, 2024 · Mgr Roderick Strange. The Governing Body of Mater Ecclesiae College has announced that, with a decree dated 28th October 2024, the Holy See has confirmed the appointment of Rev Dr Paul McPartlan as the Rector of Mater Ecclesiae College for a …
Papal Audiences to include Mandarin Chinese | ICN
Nov 27, 2024 · Pope Francis has announced that his weekly General Audiences will include a greeting and summary in Mandarin Chinese as of 4 December. During the Audience today, Pope Francis told pilgrims in St Peter's Square: "Next week, with the beginning of Advent, the summary of the catechesis at t...
Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ - Homily for World AIDS Day
Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ delivered this Homily during the World AIDS Day Mass at Farm St Church in Mayfair, London on Tuesday 26 November 2024.A number of years ago now, an American political scientist published a book called "The …
Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP to become a Cardinal - ICN
Oct 6, 2024 · After the Sunday Angelus today, Pope Francis announced that he will hold a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals on 8 December 2024, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The theologian, Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe is one of the cardinal-elects named.Fr Timothy...
Gospel in Art: There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars
Nov 28, 2024 · Jesus said to his disciples, 'When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you must realise that she will soon be laid desolate. Then those in Judaea must escape to the mountains, those inside the city must leave it, and those in country districts must not take refuge in it. For this is the time of ...
Stronger Together: Jews, Muslims and Christians unite on Mitzvah …
Nov 25, 2024 · More than 35,000 people of all faiths and backgrounds came out on Mitzvah Day yesterday, to do good deeds all across the UK.Those taking part in Britain's biggest interfaith day of social action included Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat leader …
Public want Labour to prioritise palliative care before assisted dying
Nov 26, 2024 · Support for a Royal Commission on palliative and end of life care commands support amongst 7 out of 10 Brits finds a major new survey of more than 5,000 people.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust seeks CEO - ICN
Nov 27, 2024 · The post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads the works of the Abbey Trust on behalf of the monastic community, providing strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the Trust's activities. In conjunction with the Chair of the Trust, the post-holder will support the Abbot in ensuring that the ...
Independent Catholic News
3 days ago · Gospel of 27 December 2024 John 20:2-8 On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, …