Pope Francis

The Pope Video:  For the right to an education

January 7, 2025

Pope Francis asks that we pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war that they may have a right to an education in this months 'Pope Video'

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Breathing new life into ecumenism

December 12, 2024

2025 is the 1700th anniversary of the first Council of Nicaea. The year could prove to be a pivotal one for Christian Unity. A lot done, and a lot more...

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The Pope Video: For pilgrims of hope

December 12, 2024

The Pope Video: We pray that this Jubilee will strengthen our faith and renew our hope for the future by recognizing the risen Christ in our lives.

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Hope and hanging in there

December 9, 2024

Dr Gerry O'Hanlon SJ assesses the outcome of the final Synod in Rome. He is surprisingly optimistic and outlines why to Pat Coyle, IJC.

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The Pope Video: For those who have lost a child 

November 5, 2024

In The Pope Video, produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Francis asks that we pray for those who have lost a child.

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The Synod: Obstacles and opportunities

October 15, 2024

Despite many obstacles, theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ is hopeful regarding the outcomes for change from the third and final Synodal process in Rome.

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Care, consult and be co-responsible

October 2, 2024

In the October video, Pope Francis explains that as Christians we are all responsible for the Church’s mission – "Every priest, everyone".

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Pope Video: For those fleeing their own countries

May 28, 2024

The Pope Video: For those fleeing their own countries

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The Pope Video: For the formation of men and women religious and seminarians

April 30, 2024

The Pope Video: For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians

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Pope Video: Pray for the terminally ill

February 6, 2024

The Pope Video for February, the month in which the Church celebrates the World Day of the Sick, contains an appeal to pray for the terminally ill

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