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Pope Benedict and the abuse scandals
January 19, 2023
Theologian Jim Corkery SJ assesses the legacy of the late Pope Benedict XV1 in terms of his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church.
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Revisiting Fratelli Tutti
February 21, 2022
Social friendship and a critique of populism are at the core of 'Fratelli Tutti' according to theologian Gerry Whelan SJ.
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Synodality in the Gregorian
February 9, 2022
Gerry Whelan SJ tells how his university is responding to a call from Cardinal Grech from the Vatican's Office of the Synod.
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Update from Rome
January 11, 2022
Gerry Whelan SJ talks about his recent appointment, the work of the Gregorian University, and what Francis really said about parenting and pets.
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A view from Rome
October 27, 2020
Pope Francis hit the headlines for endorsing civil unions for same-sex partnerships. Gerry Whelan SJ in Rome gives the background to this and other recent Vatican stories
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The landscape that influenced C.S. Lewis
August 11, 2026 - In his August Messenger article, Kevin Hargaden explores the Irish landscape that moulded C. S. Lewis's soul and his writing.
Jesuit’s ‘brother’ wins prestigious award
August 11, 2026 - Jimmy Fullam, the former Irish Defence Forces member who wrote 'Brothers in Arms' with Brendan McManus SJ, has been nominated for a Blue Light Award.
Honouring children killed in Gaza
August 10, 2026 - A quiet act of witness and solidarity at the Belfast Jesuit Centre as the Shroud of Remembrance comes to the city.
The spiritual impact of abuse
August 5, 2026 - Safeguarding Manager for the Jesuits, Saoirse Fox, reflects on the importance of recognising the spiritual impact of abuse within the Church
Latest Podcasts
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 2026
Philosophical reflections
June 4, 2026
GLOW: Girls learn their own worth
June 3, 2026
Latest Videos
Pope Video: For evangelization in the city
August 5, 2026
Pope Video: For respect for human life
July 3, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports
June 2, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023