Prayers will be ‘a precious treasure’ – Pontiff

Scaffolding represents the last major external work.

An intercession linked with Pope Paul VI has been approved as a miracle by a team of theologians in Rome, bringing the late Pontiff closer to sainthood. The case, dating to the 1990s, involves an expectant mother who was warned by doctors that her child was suffering medical complications which could result in brain damage.…

Fairtrade Easter egg raises awareness of the story of the resurrection

The major project to restore and refurbish features in St Peter’s Square, begun in 2008, will be completed in time for the Easter canonisations of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII. Writing in, Vatican Museums director, Prof. Antonio Paolucci, who oversaw the project to restore the square’s facade, including 284 columns and 140 statues,…

Cardinal Seán Brady being congratulated by GAA President-elect, Aogán Ó Fearghaíl and Cavan County Board Chairman, Tom Reilly at a Mass to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood at St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh last week. Photo: LiamMcArdle.com

 “I sincerely hope that violence and hostility will cease as soon as possible, and that the whole Venezuelan people, beginning with political leaders and institutions, will endeavour to promote reconciliation through mutual forgiveness and a sincere dialogue, respectful of truth and justice, that is capable of dealing with concrete issues for the common good.” Pope…

Santo Niño de Cebu considered oldest Christian relic in the Philippines

Discussions between Archbishop Martin and the Sisters of Mercy remain “ongoing” at this point, according to a spokeswoman for the archdiocese.

Broken aid promise will cost lives – claim