On the 10th anniversary of John Paul II’s death, Michael Kelly reflects on his powerful pontificate

Notebook

Editor’s Comment by Michael Kelly

As Pope Francis moves to put Mother Mary Aikenhead on the road to sainthood, perhaps it’s a good moment to consider the vast contribution that Irishwomen have made to the world’s religious orders. And I am indebted to Sr Mary Reynolds of the Mercy Order for reminding me that the Mercy sisters were historically the…

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