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Let hope become a renewed commitment to peace, Catholic army chaplain gives remembrance reflection

On 11 November, we commemorate Armistice Day, marking 108 years since the end of World War I.

This year, Fr Pip Smith, a Catholic army chaplain and priest of the Archdiocese of Southwark shares a reflection on remembrance, prayer and peace. Speaking about his role as an army chaplain, Fr Smith reminds us of the humanity behind the uniforms of those who serve, and urges a renewed commitment to peace in the world.

“One of the greatest privileges of being a military chaplain is walking alongside those who serve, sharing in their joys, their struggles, and sometimes their sorrow. It is a ministry that reminds me daily of the courage, humanity, and quiet sacrifices of those who wear our nation’s uniform. Read more.

Archbishop Sherrington’s statement on the Draft Conversion Practices Bill

The Most Reverend John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool and chair of the Department for Social Justice for the Bishops’ Conference, has issued a statement on the Draft Conversion Practices Bill that has been shared with Parliament to undergo pre-legislative scrutiny. Read more.

Archbishop of Westminster prays for Polish community after Krakow shooting

Archbishop Richard Moth, President of the Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop of Westminster, has sent a message of prayerful support to the Chargé d’Affaires at the Polish Embassy in London on behalf of the Catholic community in England and Wales. Read more.

Turbulent times in Taybeh

Father Bashar Fawadleh is the Latin Patriarch Catholic priest from Christ the Redeemer parish in Taybeh – the last entirely Christian village in the West Bank, Palestine.

He joins us on this Middle East Analysis – Special podcast alongside international lawyer, consultant and analyst Dr Harry Hagopian, and Bishop James Curry who is the Lead Bishop for the Holy Land for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. We are sharing this podcast on our Catholic News channel. Read more.

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Cardinal Koovakad’s UK visit

From 16-22 October 2026, His Eminence Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue made his first official Church visit to the UK to meet with representatives of other religions with a particular focus on the Dharmic religions. The visit had the theme ‘Together in prayer and dialogue for peace’, and took place in London and Birmingham. You can look back on events here.

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