ICN Weekly Summary

Iona: Small island offering a vision of Hope
As the ferry pulled away from the tiny Hebridean island of Iona I ran a contemplative eye along the retreating coastline. There was Martyrs Bay to the... Read More

Nigeria: Over 68 Christians in one state killed within two months
At least 68 Christians have been killed - with many more abducted or displaced - in the last two months in Benue State, central Nigeria.Bishop Wilfred... Read More

Burkna Faso: 95% of villages lack priests after terror attacks
An explosion of Islamist terrorism in Burkina Faso has left one Catholic diocese in a dire situation, with parishes directly attacked and forced to cl... Read More

Recalling the skill of a Benedictine sculptor
An annual service of devotion to 'Our Lady of Pew' takes place at Westminster Abbey today. The Chapel of 'Our Lady of Pew' features a beautiful statue... Read More

China: A unique missionary publication
When Francesco Maglioccola, an Italian architect, arrived at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wuhan in 2014, he immediately asked if there was anybody w... Read More

English Benedictine Congregation welcomes three new communities
Three communities of nuns from around the world have joined the English Benedictine Congregation. The nuns of Kylemore Abbey in Galway, Ireland, of Ma... Read More

Message of Pope Francis for World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
For the first time, Pope Francis has published in advance his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is celebrated every ... Read More

Sunday Reflection with Canon Robin Gibbons: 24 July 2022
17th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMuch mischief has been caused by the application of one type of activity to the biblical city of Sodom (though what of its... Read More

Synod Synthesis: 'Blindness' to issue of racism
The national Synthesis developed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) is a marvel of lucidity, and one which tackled a seri... Read More

Catholic Union questions future Prime Minister
Ahead of its Summer Gathering, the Catholic Union, has written to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, the final Conservative Party leadership candidates.The le... Read More