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Pope Francis’ vocations message welcomed

“To choose a life as a priest or religious in contemporary Ireland is a radical option, although a hugely fulfilling one.” – Bishop McKeown.

2014.05.09.

UN Secretary General to meet Pope today

Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis to discuss fight against poverty and inequality.

2014.05.09.

Young Christian Workers celebrate May day

Ethical shopping promoted by YCW since Bangladeshi factory collapse last year.

2014.05.05.

Concern over demolition of churches in China

Ten Christian places of worship targeted in crackdown in Zhejiang province.

2014.05.05.

More survivors to join Vatican abuse commission

Pope to address the commission once all members have been appointed.

2014.05.04.

Pope weeps for crucified Christians

Laments that “In some countries you can still go to jail for possessing a Gospel.”

2014.05.04.

Taoiseach invites Pope Francis to visit Ireland

Papal Nuncio welcomes invitation extended by Enda Kenny to Pope.

2014.04.28.

John XXIII and John Paul II canonised

St John XXIII defined as “the Pope of openness to the Holy Spirit” and St John Paul II as “the Pope of the Family."

2014.04.28.

Web feature for canonisation of two popes

Information about special events happening across Ireland on Sunday.

2014.04.26.

OK to take communion Pope tells divorced woman

Vatican says no change in Church teaching should be inferred from Pope's alleged comments.

2014.04.25.

Pope calls for an end to war and conflict

Pontiff asks for prayers for an end to injustice towards the hungry and the vulnerable.

2014.04.21.

Recall moment when you first found faith Pope urges

To return to Galilee means to re-read everything on the basis of the cross and its victory.

2014.04.20.

Be servants of one another Pope advises

God's intervention is at the point where human hope is shattered.

2014.04.19.

Study of history is important for the Church: Pope

Collaboration with researchers of every culture and religion contributes to dialogue between Church and modern world.

2014.04.15.

Pope challenges faithful in Palm Sunday homily

Over 100,000 pilgrims attend Mass in St Peter’s Square and ponder the question 'Who am I?'

2014.04.14.

Sorrow at murder of last priest in Homs

Italian nun who knew Fr Frans van der Lugt tells CatholicIreland.net he was man of dialogue.

2014.04.13.

Pope pledges tough sanctions against abusive priests

We will not take one step backwards in dealing with this problem Pope assures.

2014.04.12.

Pope Francis meets four former sex slaves

Human trafficking is “an open wound on the body of contemporary society”.

2014.04.11.

Pope will wash feet of elderly and disabled

Vatican announces location for Holy Thursday ceremony.

2014.04.09.

Vatican pilgrims get free pocket editions of Gospel

Edition includes a prayer by Blessed John Henry Newman and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

2014.04.06.

Pope urges Church to help reconcile Rwanda

1994 genocide recalled as Rwandan bishops meet Pontiff in Rome.

2014.04.05.

Cordial first meeting between Queen and Pope

Orb inscribed: “Pope Francis to His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge."

2014.04.04.

Francis is more radical than John XXIII: Fr Flannery

"What we are seeing is a major repositioning of the Church internally and in its relationship to the world.”

2014.04.03.

Papal visit to NI would be very positive step: Villiers

Unanimous vote by Belfast City Hall to invite Pope Francis on an official visit.

2014.04.03.

US bishops highlight suffering of immigrants

Cardinal O’Malley among bishops who celebrated Mass at Mexican border on Tuesday.

2014.04.02.

24 Hours celebrates prayer and community: Bishop Nulty

"People need to see confession as something that can make their lives whole again."

2014.03.29.

L’Arche founder Jean Vanier meets Pope Francis

Irish members of L'Arche rejoice to see meeting of two men "with same heart".

2014.03.28.

Dioceses set for 24 hours for the Lord

Kildare & Leighlin, Cork & Ross, and Kerry to host 24 hours of confessions.

2014.03.25.

Pope strongly critical of the media’s sins

The sins of the media are misinformation, calumny and defamation.

2014.03.25.

Vatican appoints Marie Collins to anti abuse panel

Four women among three clergy and five laity from eight different countries on panel.

2014.03.22.
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