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Pope’s presence in South Sudan marks unique moment in time

Pope’s presence in South Sudan marks unique moment in time
Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to South Sudan concluded with the celebration of Holy Mass in Juba on Sunday morning. South Sudan expert Miklos Gosztonyi highlights some of the most significant aspects of the visit.
By Linda Bordoni

Pope Francis wrapped up his visit


Pope Francis’ Intention for February 2023 – For Parishes:

We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.


My Spiritual Testament Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Holy See releases the Spiritual Testament of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, dated 29 August 2006.

My spiritual testament

When, at this late hour of my life, I look back on the decades I have wandered through, I see first of all how much reason I have to give thanks. Above all, I thank


Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI In Memoriam

Article taken from La Civilita Cattolica
The Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away on December 31, 2022, at the age of 95, at the Mater Ecclesiae convent in the Vatican, to where he had retired after retiring from the papacy and where he spent the last years of his long life in retreat



Synodal Process with Fr. Declan Hurley and Julieanne Moran

Where the process is now with Fr. Declan Hurley, Julianne Moran
Fr Declan and JulieAnn Moran in conversation with Wendy Grace

Thanks to the iCatholic team for this engaging update and honest appraisal of the Journey of the Synod to date. Thanks to all parishioners who participated in the parish and diocesan process and


Fr. Willie Doyle “Martyr of Charity”

The Cause of Fr William Doyle SJ

You are cordially invited to the
Opening Session of the Diocesan Inquiry of
THE CAUSE OF THE BEATIFICATION AND CANONISATION
OF
THE SERVANT OF GOD,
FATHER WILLIAM DOYLE SJ
following Vespers for the Solemnity of Christ the King,
at the


Kilbeggan Parish Pastoral Assembly

“The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives
of all who encounter Jesus,”
Pope Francis, “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”)
PREAMBLE
In 2013, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Exhortation to the Church, “The
Joy of the Gospel.” With his opening words, Pope Francis reminds us that


Bishops welcome publication of National Synthesis on www.synod.ie and invite all to read it

The Synodal Process has been conducted across the Church in Ireland from Autumn 2021. The publication the National Synthesis is the fruit of a wide-ranging process of listening and consultation drawing on the syntheses produced by the 26 dioceses in Ireland, as well as those submitted by religious congregations and other interested groups.

The National