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Mount Merrion to host Dublin Diocesan World Day of Peace Mass on Wednesday

This path of reconciliation is a summons to discover in the depths of our heart the power of forgiveness and the capacity to acknowledge one another as brothers and sisters, says Pope Francis.

2019.12.30.

About that gift – Pope sends explanatory letter regarding relics to Constantinople

"The joining of the relics of the two brother Apostles can also serve as a constant reminder and encouragement that, on this continuing journey, our divergences will no longer stand in the way of our common witness and our evangelising mission."

2019.09.14.

Moon landing anniversary should inspire even greater steps for humanity, says Pope Francis

“More dignity for the weak, more justice among peoples and more future for our common home.”

2019.07.22.

New book tells the story of two “very brave” Irish missionaries

Joe Little of RTÉ launched the book about Columban priests Fr Des Hartford and Fr Rufus Halley’s efforts to foster peace between Muslims and Christians in the Philippines.

2019.07.19.

“This sculpture is much more than a work of art”

Archbishop Eamon Martin unveils new statue of St Oliver Plunkett by Dony MacManus in honour of martyrs yesterday, today and tomorrow.

2019.07.12.

Seven to be canonised in Rome today

Blessed Nunzio Sulprizio will be made a saint today, in line with Pope Francis's desire to canonise a teenage saint during the month-long meeting of the world Synod of Bishops on Young People.

2018.10.14.

Bishop laments damage pornography does to the young

Good quality Catholic-inspired programme for Relationships and Sexuality Education sought by Bishops Nulty and Doran.

2018.08.07.

Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Romero to be canonised in October

Paul VI implemented the changes made by the Second Vatican Council; Oscar Romero was its first martyr.

2018.05.28.

WMF2018 is a call to renew the Church – Archbishop Martin

Thousands pour into Knock as countdown to World Meeting of Families next year begins and preparatory programme is launched.

2017.08.22.

“We are priests because God has called us”

Bishop Brendan Kelly ordains Rev Declan Lohan, a former barrister and member of the Legion of Mary and Youth 2000, to the priesthood for ministry in the Diocese of Galway.

2017.07.25.

Nigerian missionaries commended for their work in Ireland

"We are here because you first came to us. We are the fruit of your labour. Today, many Churches in Nigeria are named after St Patrick. St Patrick is the second patron of Nigeria after Our Lady.”

2017.07.04.

Fatima statue visit is an opportunity to pray for peace and healing

“We are reminded of the value of peace by the passing of Martin McGuinness, who threw away weapons of war for an embrace of peace and how we have all prospered as a result.”

2017.03.22.

Pope and Archbishop to hold joint prayer in Rome

Anglican-Catholic prayer service to mark 50th anniversary of the Anglican Centre and the setting up of ARCIC by Pope Paul VI and Archbishop of Canterbury.

2016.06.01.

Archbishop to bless & dedicate room to Frank Duff

The ‘Frank Duff Room’ is a memorial and celebration of the connection between the Servant of God, St Peter’s Church and the Vincentian Community.

2015.08.21.

Process of healing needs to include truth: Pope

Pontiff calls on Sri Lankans “to accept one another, to respect legitimate diversities, and learn to live as one family.”

2015.01.14.

Cardinal Baldisseri calls for free discussion at Synod

Important for participants to feel free to express themselves “without fear or suspicion.”

2014.10.07.

People go on pilgrimage to search for peace: Bishop

Wealth and technology don't still the hunger of the soul, Dr Boyce warns.

2014.08.17.

Church of St Peter in Antioch reopens Sunday

Cave chapel is where Christians of Antioch met in times of persecution and where St Peter was bishop before coming to Rome.

2014.06.28.

Pope and Patriarch sign Common Declaration

They pledge to continue on the path towards unity between Catholic and Orthodox Churches.

2014.05.26.

Pope Paul VI moves step closer to sainthood

Miracle opens way for beatification process to go ahead.

2014.05.12.

Archbishop pays tribute to Trócaire at anniversary Mass

A Catholic agency can never renounce its Catholic identity, Archbishop Martin warns.

2013.11.14.
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