Pope Francis: The Kingdom of heaven is the love and humility of God
The kingdom of heaven, said the Pope, is not just a place in the afterlife, but it is the good news that Jesus brings us. - Pope Francis
The kingdom of heaven, said the Pope, is not just a place in the afterlife, but it is the good news that Jesus brings us. - Pope Francis
To access this year’s Advent Calendar please see www.catholicbishops.ie/advent-calendar.
On November 23, in the small Italian village of Massafra, a funeral Mass was offered for a young Italian girl, 10-year-old Paolina, who had died from a serious illness. The Requiem Mass took place in the church of Saint Leopold Mandic,, with many parishioners...
Pope Francis expressed his hope that the 14 corporal and spiritual works of mercy on which we have meditated throughout the Holy Year may continue to inspire and guide us on the path of God’s mercy.
Pope Francis on Wednesday met the Italian-American movie director Martin Scorsese whose latest film Silence recounts the persecution of a group of Jesuit missionaries in 17th century Japan. Scorsese was accompanied at the audience in the Vatican by his wife, his...
Misericordia et misera, (Mercy and Misery), was issued to coincide with the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Mercy on 20 November.
The humility of the childlike is that of somebody who walks in the presence of the Lord, does not speak badly about others, looks only at serving and feels that he or she is the smallest - Pope Francis
Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence to the Cardinal Archbishop of Brasilia in Brazil following a plane crash which killed 71 people including members of the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense. They were on their way to a South American cup final in...
Bishop Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath, has sent a donation of €25,000 to aid victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. The donation included a number of contributions from parishes in the Diocese of Meath eager to express solidarity with the people of Haiti. Hurricane...
A Digital Detox Day will be held at Knock Shrine on Saturday 3 December as part of the ongoing Faith Renewal series of events. The event will take place from 10am–4pm in the Prayer Guidance Centre, Knock Shrine. The cost is €30 which will include lunch at the Knock...