by Michael McG | Apr 28, 2025 | Appeals and Special Events, Pope Francis, Rosary
Rosario, the global Rosary prayer app, has launched an international prayer initiative as the College of Cardinals prepares for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.At this pivotal moment for the Catholic Church, Rosario says cardinals need our prayers...
by Michael McG | Apr 24, 2025 | Pope Francis
We invite members of our diocesan community and visitors to express their thoughts, prayers and memories in our online Book of Condolence following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. This is a space to honor his life, leadership and the profound impact he had...
by Michael McG | Apr 21, 2025 | Pope Francis, Bishop Terry, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Bishop Terry has released the following statement on the death of Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome… I heard the truly shocking news as I switched on the TV to listen to the morning news. Although Pope Francis has been struggling with his health over the last few...
by Michael McG | Apr 21, 2025 | Pope Francis, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, served as the 265th successor of St Peter from his election on March 13 2013 to April 21 21 A 2025.At 9.45am Rome time on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the apostolic chamber, announced the Pope’s death from...
by Michael McG | Feb 25, 2025 | Pope Francis, Rome, Catholic Bishop's Conference
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Bishops’ Conference, has written to Pope Francis to assure the Holy Father of the prayerful support of Catholics in England and Wales.The Holy Father remains in Gemelli Hospital in Rome with pneumonia and a respiratory tract...
by Michael McG | Dec 5, 2024 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
“For pilgrims of hope” is the prayer intention chosen by Pope Francis for the month of December in a message closely linked to the upcoming Jubilee 2025.The Pope asks us to “pray that this upcoming Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen...
