Pope Francis
Returning to the heart
March 31, 2026
A new book by Anna Burke reflects on the enduring significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a symbol of the unity of divine and human love.
Read more
‘Not Christian, not Catholic.’
February 13, 2026
The Vatican's second commission on the diaconate recently published a letter revealing a 50/50 split on whether women could 'image Christ'.
Read more
Recognising the good and the bad spirit
December 1, 2025
Irish Jesuits · Knowing God's will for me In this second part of her interview with American Jesuit theologian Bart Geger, Pat Coyle explores with him the ‘discernment of spirits’....
Read more
Laudato Sí – a unique work
August 5, 2025
'Working Notes' marks the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis' Laudato Sí ( on the care of the earth) which 'is not finished' according to the editor.
Read more
Pope Leo XIV and the late Pope Francis
June 17, 2025
Austen Ivereigh on Pope Leo XIV: "A great governor and builder of bridges – these are his great gifts".
Read more
Sons of Ignatius: Pope Francis a son of Ignatius
June 17, 2025
Sons of Ignatius: A three part series on the life of Pope Francis with Gerry Whelan SJ and Niall Leahy SJ.
Read more
‘I am baptised’ – words of hope at seminar
June 5, 2025
Austen Ivereigh, Juliann Moran and Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ spoke about 'being pilgrims of hope', at the Belfast Jesuit Centre seminar.
Read more
The Pope Video: For working conditions
June 4, 2025
Pope Video: "Pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment and that society might be humanized"
Read more
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ papacy
May 1, 2025
Irish Jesuit Gerry Whelan SJ speaks with Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications about the life and work of Pope Francis in light of his recent passing.
Read more
Thank you, Francis
April 28, 2025
A video has been created to honor and thank Pope Francis for his monthly prayer videos throughout his papacy.
Read moreLatest News
‘Community, punishment, forgiveness’
May 18, 2026 - The importance of 'not knowing' was a key theme of prison chaplain Pieter De Witte's lecture at the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.
Swift return to St. Ignatius Church
May 18, 2026 - There has been much collaboration to ensure the safe return of an endangered bird species to St Ignatius' Church, Galway.
Mary’s ‘yes’
May 18, 2026 - May is the month of Mary. And Fr Gerard Condon reflects on her 'yes' to God at the annunciation in an article from the Messenger magazine.
Eco-spirituality, sustainability, hospitality
May 15, 2026 - European Jesuit Eco-Delegates met in Portugal to help foster ecological conversion among Jesuits, and their colleagues and friends.
Latest Podcasts
Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 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