Reflection for our Celebration of the Eucharist on Divine Mercy Sunday

Friends, though frail, obviously unwell, and struggling, little did we think this day last week that we would be saying goodbye so soon, to our Holy Father Francis. Last Sunday, he blessed, greeted, and journeyed amongst his people one last time.

Pope Francis – May his memory be a blessing

A recollection of the late Pope Francis, signed by the professor who was the initiator of the letter written to Pope Francis by some 400 rabbis and scholars, in the aftermath of the outbreak of war in Gaza, to which the Pope responded with a reply expressing appreciation.

Pope Francis’ Testament

Pope Francis' testament, dated 29 June 2022, has been published, giving indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

Death is not end of everything, but a new beginning

those who love already begin to experience on earth within the daily tasks of life — is beginning something that will never end. And it is precisely for this reason that it is a “new” beginning, because we will live something we have never fully lived before: eternity.

Statement from Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan on the Death of Pope Francis

"I was touched by the way in which he dealt with his visit to Ireland in 2018. He reached out with love and of course the people loved him. They flocked the streets to see him pass by and his beautiful visit to Knock was touching in its simplicity and showed his child-like devotion to Our Mother Mary."