Category Archives: Rome and the Holy Father

‘I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith…’ (feast day of S. Peter and S. Paul)

“Christ immediately after that appointment of Peter as steward/vicar starts to talk about His own passion and death, His resurrection and His departure. Peter would have a very real job in His absence.”

The Bishop expresses his sorrow following the death of Pope Francis

In a statement earlier today, Bishop McKinney said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Pope has left an indelible mark on the Church and the world, as a man of great warmth and humility who made use of his global prestige to highlight and toContinue reading “The Bishop expresses his sorrow following the death of Pope Francis”

Message of the Holy Father for the 109th World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees (Sunday, the 24th of September, 2023)

“The synodal path that we have undertaken as a Church leads us to see in those who are most vulnerable – among whom are many migrants and refugees – special companions on our way, to be loved and cared for as brothers and sisters.”

‘Evangelii Gaudium’ Sunday

“A range of resources is being prepared for the Year of Prayer in 2024 which include a course on the Lord’s Prayer from small groups for Lent, encouragement to try different ways of praying from the tradition of the Church.”

‘His mercy is from age to age’ (Luke, 1: 50)

“For the elderly, it means not dwelling on the loss of physical strength and thinking with regret about missed opportunities. Let us all look ahead! And allow ourselves to be shaped by God’s grace…”

A plenary indulgence for Grandparents Day

“…the Apostolic Penitentiary has announced that the Holy Father has granted a plenary indulgence for the Faithful who take part in this Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, on the 23rd of July.”