Pope’s upcoming itinerary for his Apostolic visit to Budapest and Slovakia is released
The itinerary for Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Budapest and Slovakia has been released. His journey will take place from the 12-15 September 2021. On Sunday 12 September Pope Francis will depart from Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport arriving at Budapest International Airport at 7.45 am. Following an official welcome, the Pope will meet with the […]
Planning and preparations continue in Galway Diocese for ordination of Rev John Gerard Acton in August
The planning and preparations are continuing apace in the Diocese of Galway ahead of the ordination to the priesthood of Rev John Gerard Acton in August. Bishop Brendan Kelly will ordain Rev Acton for service in the Galway diocese in the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas in Galway City at […]
Pope Francis expresses his closeness to flood stricken western Europe
Pope Francis has expressed his closeness to flood-stricken populations in Germany, Belgium and other western European nations where the death toll of more than 180 keeps rising with hundreds of people still missing. Speaking after the Angelus last Sunday, Pope Francis said that he is praying that “the Lord may welcome the deceased and comfort […]
“In celebrating the Sacrament of the Sick today, Jesus reaches out in love and care to all in need of healing.” – Bishop Larry Duffy
Bishop Larry Duffy has reminded all those attending the annual Clogher Diocesan Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes, that the celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick is as though Jesus is reaching out in love and care to all in need of healing. Bishop Duffy was speaking in the Sacred Heart Church in Clones, Co Monaghan […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
Healthcare for all is an essential service – Pope Francis
Pope Francis gave his familiar “Buongiorno!” greetings from the hospital on Sunday, just one week after undergoing intestinal surgery from which he is still recuperating at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. From the balcony of a 10th floor window overlooking the crowds below, he appeared with children who are being cared for there and recalled the need for […]
Warm welcome for first group of pilgrims to the Holy Land in more than a year and a half
The Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has welcomed the first group of pilgrims to the Holy Land in over a year and a half, since Covid-19 restrictions were put in place, and has renewed his invitation to return to the places of Jesus. After joyfully opening the doors of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem to […]
Pope Francis thanks well-wishers for their prayers and concern over his health and recovery.
Pope Francis sent a tweet on Wednesday afternoon thanking people around the world for their kind messages and care regarding his health, as he continues his recovery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following surgery there last Sunday evening. The Pope wrote in his tweet: “I am touched by the many caring messages received in these days. […]