Archbishop Eamon Martin asks for prayers for victims in response to the British government’s decision to introduce an amnesty for Troubles-related incidents

Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, has today asked for prayers for victims in response to the British government’s decision to introduce an amnesty for Troubles-related incidents. Archbishop Martin said, “The British government’s decision to ban all Troubles-related criminal and civil actions, and legacy inquests, will be seen by many […]

Pope Francis sends blessing to new Minister General of the Franciscan Order

Members of the general chapter of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), simply known as the Franciscans, on Tuesday elected their new minister general. Italian priest Fr. Massimo Fusarelli, 58, will head the worldwide order from 2021-2027. Pope Francis has sent a message conveying his prayers and blessings to the new Minister General of the Franciscan order. […]

Pope Francis is released from hospital and returns to the Vatican

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, has confirmed that the Holy Father was discharged from Agostino Gemelli Hospital shortly after 10.30 on the morning of Wednesday 14 July. In responding to questions from journalists, he noted that “Before returning to the Vatican, the Pope went to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major […]