Pope Leo’s message for World Communications Day reflects the sacred dignity of the human person in an age of artificial intelligence. He reminds us that our faces and voices are gifts from God, created for authentic relationship and communication, and warns that technology must never replace human wisdom, creativity or compassion. While acknowledging the benefits of AI, the Pope calls for responsibility, truthfulness, education and ethical regulation so that digital media may serve the common good and protect human dignity, especially for the most vulnerable. The message of Pope Leo is available to read by using this link: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leos-message-for-world-communications-day-2026/.

For the children of our parish:
Especially the Year 3 children, as they receive their First Holy Communion. May they be filled with joy and a deep love for Jesus in the Eucharist. We also pray for the Year 6 children preparing for Confirmation, that Your Holy Spirit will strengthen them in faith and courage, and bless all who support them on their journey.

That everyone might have food. Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

Lord of creation,
You gave us the fertile earth and, with it, our daily bread,
as a sign of Your love and providence.
Today we recognize with sorrow
that millions of brothers and sisters continue to suffer from hunger,
while so many goods are wasted at our tables.
Awaken in us a new awareness:
that we learn to thank for every food,
to consume simply,
to share with joy,
and to care for the fruits of the earth as a gift from You,
destined for all, not just a few.
Good Father,
make us capable of transforming the logic of selfish consumption
into a culture of solidarity.
May our communities promote concrete gestures:
awareness campaigns, food banks,
and a sober and responsible lifestyle.
You who sent us Your beloved Son Jesus,
broken bread for the life of the world,
give us a new heart, hungry for justice and thirsty for fraternity.
May no one be excluded from the common table,
and may Your Spirit teach us to see bread
not as an object of consumption,
but as a sign of communion and care.
Amen.