Warm welcome for new encyclical on Sacred Heart
Bishop of Shrewsbury Mark Davies has welcomed Pope Francis’ fourth encyclical letter Dilexit nos on the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ, as a “great gift”.Bishop Mark said that as the Church seeks to grow in communion, participation and mission, “an...
Pope: ‘We are all responsible for the Church’s mission’
“For a shared mission” is the prayer intention chosen by Pope Francis for the month of October – a theme linked to the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod, about which Pope Francis reflects in his message entrusted to the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. He...
Pope calls day of prayer and fasting for peace
Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting for on Monday (October 7), the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.“In this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire...
Pope’s WYD message: Hope in the Lord and you will not grow weary
Pope Francis has addressed a message to young people around the world for the 39th World Youth Day (Sunday November 24).The message, entitled “Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary,” centres on the theme of hope and endurance, drawing inspiration from...
