Pope Francis
The treasure of families
August 3, 2018
"When speaking of families, often the image of a treasure comes to my mind," Pope Francis says in The Pope Video for August.
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New stamps to mark Pope’s visit
July 25, 2018
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has welcomed the publications of two stamps to mark the visit of Pope Francis to Dublin for the World Meeting of Families
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Priests need help and comfort too
July 12, 2018
"People love their priests, need them, and trust in them”, remarks Pope Francis in the July edition of 'The Pope Video'.
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JRS report – Ireland must do more
June 27, 2018
A new JRS Ireland report entitled 'Sharing Responsibility, Saving Lives' was launched in Milltown Park, Dublin, on 22 June
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Seminar on ‘The Joy of Love’
June 19, 2018
Professors at the Loyola Institute emphasised the need for open-ended dialogue and discernment, conscious always of human frailty and weakness
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A space for encounter and solidarity
June 13, 2018
In the June edition of The Pope Video, Pope Francis remarks that “The Internet is a gift of God, but it is also a great responsibility.”
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A church in crisis
May 29, 2018
Theologian Gerry O'Hanlon SJ speaks about crisis, conscience and opportunity in the wake of Ireland's historic decision to repeal the 8th amendment
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The goodness of young people
May 23, 2018
PATRICK MULDOON :: The blogger focuses particularly on the goodness of young people in light of the forthcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families.
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‘We need the testimony of lay people’
May 3, 2018
"Lay people are on the front line in the life of the Church", says Pope Francis in the May edition of 'The Pope Video'
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Communicating good news
May 1, 2018
Jesuits and lay colleagues collaborating in the work of online and digital communications met in Brussels for the annual Jesuit Webmasters Conference from 23-26 April.
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A life of kindness & dedication: Sean Ó Cearbhalláin S.J.
August 26, 2026 - Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin, S.J., remembered for a life of faith, teaching and service, died peacefully in Hong Kong on 23 August 2026.
Going with gratitude and blessing
August 21, 2026 - Friends and colleagues of the JCFJ gathered to bid Kevin Hargaden a fond goodbye. He marked the occasion with a final lecture.
Remembering a unique Jesuit/Protestant school
August 18, 2026 - Irish Jesuits visited Drogheda this summer to mark a significant event in the town's history involving St Oliver Plunkett and their Order.
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.
Latest Podcasts
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Sharing bread in Bethlehem
July 2, 2026
‘The grandeur of humanity’
June 15, 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