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Christ on the Streets of London | Episode 36

Step into the vibrant life of the Church in England and Wales with the latest episode of At the Foot of the Cross, capturing an extraordinarily busy and inspiring October. Revisit the profound highlights of the National Eucharistic Congress – Adoremus, including the unforgettable procession of thousands through the streets of London, alongside insights from Abbot Hugh Allan and Fleur Dorrell on the scriptural roots of eucharistic life. Plus, we recap on the historic week-long visit of Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad’s fostering interreligious dialogue, followed by uplifting reflections on All Saints and All Souls as we enter November. More information.

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Christ on the Streets of London | Episode 36

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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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Our political leaders have a duty to prioritise dialogue and seek peaceful solutions, say Bishops

UN Disarmament Week, marked from 24-30 October, is recognised internationally as an opportunity to increase awareness around weapons control and disarmament.

Disarmament has become a central theme in the papacy of Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo has extended the idea beyond a focus solely on weapons, reminding us to disarm our words, disarm technology, and seek an ‘unarmed peace’ through dialogue and conversation. Read more.

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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