“His homilies are precious because they are not only valid for back then,” said Fr Giulio Cesareo.

Bishop Leahy pays tribute to the Limerick COVID-19 Community Response which is ensuring that the daily needs of the elderly, unwell or those with a confirmed diagnosis or those isolating on suspicion of having COVID-19 are met.

The Easter ceremonies will take place in Rome but it is still uncertain how these celebrations will be conducted and who will participate in them, as this is currently under review and evolving.

“The Church is feminine” and “she is a mother” Pope Francis tells congregation attending Mass at Casa Santa Marta on 21 May.

Syrian children gave Francis a collection of their drawings, and the Pope showered them with toys and other gifts.

Christians err when they think there is a ‘theology of prosperity’ in which God “sees that you are just and gives you much wealth”.

Lizzy Myers from Ohio, along with her family, are due to meet the Pontiff next week at Casa Santa Marta.

Prominent Vatican watchers in the Italian media are reporting that a papal commission has found no evidence of supernatural activity at Medjugorje.

“We are close to coming to a decision," the Pontiff told press on flight back to Rome from Sarajevo regarding the investigation into the alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje.

"You can have five degrees in theology, but not have the Spirit of God. Maybe you'll be a great theologian, but you are not a Christian," Pontiff warns.

"Fidelity, perseverance and fruitfulness" are pillars in Christian marriage Pope tells couples celebrating wedding anniversaries.

"Be courageous in suffering and remember that the Lord will come after, joy will come after and after the dark comes the sun".

From January, Roman parishes to apply to attend Pope’s daily Mass at Casa Santa Marta.