Let us give thanks for the lay people who take risks, who are not afraid and who offer reasons for hope to the poorest, to the excluded, to the marginalised.
Formula E features high-performance streamlined electric powered cars that are more environmentally friendly.
This is the Pope’s fourth visit to South America since becoming Pontiff. Previously, he has made visits to Brazil, Equador, Bolivia, Paraguay and Colombia.
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor was a deeply spiritual priest, known for his warmth, good humour and humility.
We all need each other, none of us is an island, an autonomous and independent ‘I’ separated from the other, and we can only build the future by standing together.
The legacy of the Treaty of Rome is to continue the work begun by previous generations who courageously and prophetically sought to establish a better future for all – Bishop Noel Treanor.
One of the things I pray for every day is a sense of humour! – Pope Francis.
Francis used the occasion to speak of a possible joint pastoral visit with the Archbishop of Canterbury to South Sudan.
How many times have we heard people say: “If that person is a Catholic, it would be better to be an atheist”?
The Eucharist is not a prize for the perfect, but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak – Pope Francis.
Irish dioceses embraced the Holy Father’s Year of Mercy.
Three of the new saints are from the Spanish speaking world, while two are French and two are Italian. Two of the new saints are martyrs.
Pope Francis faced a near empty stadium for a Papal Mass in Georgia after the Orthodox Church asked its adherents to stay away.
The website which had shown retouched photos of a purported meeting between Japanese doctor and Pope Francis has removed the images.
A committee has been set up in the Co Laois town to locate and prepare housing for refugee families.
Starting with a shrine in Siberia, 84 Marian shrines all the over the world will host thousands of people reciting relays of the rosary over a 24-hour period.
“Today the Church must learn again how to show that the family is a great gift, something good and beautiful."
Pope Emeritus Benedict may join Pope Francis at double canonisation ceremony.
Conference launches preparations to mark 1,400th anniversary of St Columban's death.
Pope Francis announces Krakow as venue for World Youth Day in 2016.
Pontiff denounces "dealers of death" who profit from drug-addicted
Work and earning a living brings personal dignity Pontiff highlights.
273 liturgical events planned as part of the largest faith festival in the world.
Over 250 bishops will provide catechetical sessions for WYD pilgrims.
Pontiff issues decree on indulgences and social media.
Pontiff sends message of support for human life to Catholics in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.
Call for urgent reform of current asylum system in Ireland
Hundreds discuss ‘What really matters?’ at Focolare Mariapolis in Dungarvan
Journalists in the Holy See Press Office busy getting to grips with Pope Francis’ first encyclical the Light of Faith, were somewhat surprised Friday lunchtime when Director Fr Federico Lombardi S.J. called them back for a second announcement: Pope Francis had approved the cause for canonization of two of his [...]
Pope Francis’ first encyclical entitled “Lumen fidei” or “The Light of Faith” was released Friday at a press conference in the Vatican. The document completes the trilogy of papal teachings on the three theological virtues, begun by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who issued his encyclicals “Deus Caritas Est” on Charity [...]
