The lunch included lasagne, chicken pieces and mashed potato, with tiramisu for dessert.
In Dublin, parishes are asked to mark World Day of the Poor by organising support for the Crosscare Parish Food Appeal, which takes place in two weeks' time
New soup kitchen will be opened by St Patrick’s Church on Donegall Street in response to Pope Francis’ appeal for concrete acts of mercy towards those experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Audience came at the end of formation course for new bishops organised by the Congregation for Bishops and the Congregation for the Oriental Churches.
Former footballer to give personal testimony about his faith journey following the tragic death of his wife, Michaela.
"To all those who make unjust use of the weapons of this world, I make this appeal: lay down these instruments of death!"
“Here before the door of this Jubilee of Mercy, let us ask that the world discover the ability to weep for its crimes, for what the world does with war.”
"We must go on living by building peace and mutual trust," Vatican spokesman Fr Frederico Lombardi appeals.
IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten helped Prince understand suffering and the "agonies borne by so many others in these islands.”
