Archbishop Michael Neary told Shane that his responsibilities as a priest will be counter-cultural when he preaches Christ’s gospel: “As a priest of Jesus Christ you will proclaim his message, you will do so utilising your gifts, interests and insights but it will always be his message not your own preferences or prejudices,” said Archbishop Neary.

Ceremony marked the first time an Apostolic Nuncio was ordained in St Colman's and Archbishop Crotty is the first priest of the Diocese of Cloyne to have been appointed as an Apostolic Nuncio.

Let us not lose the opportunity to give further proof of solidarity ... The only alternative is the selfishness of particular interests and the temptation of a return to the past.

“Social distancing cannot be allowed to create social isolation and, through prayer, as Pope Francis said on Sunday, we can overcome,” said Archbishop Eamon Martin.

“I would like to propose to all Christians that, together, we lift our voices towards Heaven,” said the pope, who will start saying the ‘Our Father’ in Rome on Wednesday at 10am Irish time. 

Fr Richard Gibbons said he was delighted that Knock Shrine was being honoured at such an important Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica.

Women’s bodies must be freed from consumerism. They must be respected and honoured, said Pope Francis in his homily on the first day of the year, which is dedicated to the figure of Mary, Mother of God.

In his address, Pope Francis hit out at the “mocking comments” made by some about the feathers worn by an indigenous man at the Synod’s opening Mass on Sunday.

“No human remains or funeral urns were found in either of the graves.”

The event underlines the value of Confession and the paternal mercy of God.

“During the cordial discussions, satisfaction was expressed for the good existing bilateral relations between the Holy See and the United States of America, as well as the joint commitment in favour of life, and freedom of worship and conscience” – The Holy See Press Office.

Mgr John Kennedy from Dublin is to oversee the disciplinary section of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith which processes clerical sex abuse cases.

Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell welcomes members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference for their first visit to the new Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

Magi personify those whose hearts have not become anesthetised.

Irish dioceses embraced the Holy Father’s Year of Mercy.

“Every time I go into a prison I ask myself, ‘Why them and not me?’”

‘God has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another. No one is unimportant to God.'

Pope Francis baptised 12 catechumens from Italy, Albania, Cameroon, Korea, India and China during the Easter vigil ceremony at St Peter's Basilica.

Ceremony can be watched live on EWTN Television or on the Vatican Television livestream from 19.30 Irish time.

Dublin priest will serve as Adjunct Secretary for the Pontifical Council of Culture.

“How beautiful; tell your parishioners to pray for me," Pope responds to image of 'Our Lady Undoer of Knots' from the shrine of Corpus Christi Church in Limerick.

Fr Tony O’Riordan invited to Rome to receive the special mandate in person from Pope Francis during an Ash Wednesday ceremony in St Peter's Basilica.

Young singers travel to Rome today to participate in the 40th International Congress of Pueri Cantores.

Irish priest hero's role in saving 6,500 Jews and Allied soldiers during World War II to be marked next May.

Pope warns of followers of Jesus who are able to speak about him but live far from his heart, which is reaching out to those who are wounded.

God’s dream for his creation is to see it fulfilled “in the loving union between a man and a woman, rejoicing in their shared journey, fruitful in their mutual gift of self”.

The family, consisting of a father, mother and their two children, are from Damascus and are Greek Melkite Catholics.

Platinum selling group, which is made up of three Catholic priests, have recorded four albums and written a book recounting their musical journey.

Special opportunities will be available in dioceses for prayer and confession over today and tomorrow.

Couples are reminded that marriage is “a demanding journey, at times difficult, and at times turbulent”.