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Pope Francis prays for Irish people in visit to Knock
On Sunday during a quick visit to Knock Shrine in county Mayo, Pope Francis entrusted the Irish people to the... Read more
What is the Knock Shrine that Pope Francis will visit in Ireland?
On Sunday, August 26, Pope Francis will become the second pontiff to visit the Knock Shrine. During his visit, the... Read more
Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland
Pope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world... Read more
Pope Francis meets with abuse survivors in Ireland
Pope Francis met early Saturday evening with eight abuse victims in Ireland, during his visit to the country for the... Read more
Pope in Ireland: Parents are the first example of faith for children
The first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis... Read more
In Ireland, Pope Francis decries failure of bishops in abuse scandal
In Ireland on Saturday, Pope Francis said the anger of Catholics at bishops’ failure in response to the sexual abuse... Read more
Cardinal recounts heroic hope of families facing atrocities in Syria
In a keynote address at the World Meeting of Families on Friday, Cardinal Mario Zenari outlined the atrocities lived by... Read more
For Cardinal Farrell, the best argument for the family is a lived witness
A lived witness of Christian marriage and family can be the best counter to secular scepticism about the value of... Read more
Dublin archbishop sorrowed by clerical abuse
Amid clerical sexual abuse scandals in Ireland, Chile, Australia, and the US, the Archbishop of Dublin lamented the scale of... Read more
Fr. James Martin critiques 'homophobic' pastors at WMOF
Fr. James Martin, SJ addressed Thursday more than 1,000 people at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Read more
Family love teaches the world about God's love, says cardinal
Love in the family is the first step to teaching the world about the love of God, said Cardinal João... Read more
Cardinal Nichols: Marriage prep should make clear the nature of marriage
To couples seeking marriage, the Church needs both to be welcoming and to present a “clear vision” of the sacrament,... Read more
English bishop requests Extraordinary Synod on life, ministry of clergy
Bishop Philip Egan of the Diocese of Portsmouth, in southern England, has written to the pope asking him to convene... Read more
The Holy Family is a bright light in dark times, cardinal says
In the face of attacks on the family, the Church should strive to imitate the Holy Family, which shines through... Read more
Walking the 'Dublin Camino' at the World Meeting of Families
Participants in the World Meeting of Families have been invited to walk the “Dublin Camino,” a seven-church “Pilgrim Walk” throughout... Read more
Irish bishop: Church must be unafraid to engage difficult questions
Faced with daunting cultural challenges, the Church must engage in difficult discussions rather than seeking quick answers, said Bishop Donal... Read more
Irish bishops and abuse survivors respond to pope’s letter
Several Irish bishops, as well as victims of clerical sexual abuse in the country, have offered responses to a letter... Read more
Authentic Christianity changes culture, US nuncio says
Many have forgotten that authentic Christianity has a positive influence on history and brings about greater human fulfillment, Archbishop Christophe... Read more
How a teen who fought a tumor showed 'you can be holy living your daily life'
A young woman whose cause for sainthood is being considered by the Church demonstrated by her life that “you can... Read more
Irish bishop: Papal visit a chance to recognize sin, work to repair the Church
The Pope’s visit to Ireland is a time for the Church to reflect on her past failings and consider how... Read more
