Pope Francis

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.

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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.

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Humour and humility: Pope Francis RIP

April 21, 2025

Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, and Jesuits here and abroad have been marking, with sadness and gratitude, the death of their Pope and fellow Jesuit this Easter.

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The Pope Video:  For families in crisis

March 4, 2025

Pope Francis asks we pray for families in conflict and that wounds may be healed with forgiveness in this months video.

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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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