Pope Leo XIV at Angelus expresses concern over US bombings in Iran, saying: “Today more than ever the world cries out for peace.”

Pope Leo XIV on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities: "Dear brothers and sisters, there is a constant flow of alarming news from the Middle East, especially from Iran. In this dramatic scenario, which includes Israel and Palestine, the daily suffering of the population

“May diplomacy silence the weapons! May nations chart their futures with works of peace, not with violence and bloodstained conflicts!” - Pope Leo XIV, speaking at the Angelus in St Peter’s Square yesterday, 22 June 2025. CatholicNewsIreland CatholicBishops TheWay.ie

In a world where ingratitude and the thirst for power often prevail and the logic of exclusion seems to dominate, we are called to bear witness to the gratitude and generosity of Christ, to exultation and joy, and the tenderness and mercy of His Heart.

On the World Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV offers words of comfort to everyone battling addiction, recalling that though drug use can be a sort of "invisible prison" difficult to escape, we are called to freedom. loom.ly/XQpGM2I

Fr Eamonn Conway explores how the Church in Ireland is ‘Continuing the Synodal Journey as Pilgrims of Hope’. “The hunger for meaning and purpose is live in our world…We are at our happiest when we know we are created and loved by God…This brings ultimate meaning to our life.”

Speaking to the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Leo XIV says: "Pope Francis has given a new impetus to the Synod of Bishops, and the legacy he has left us seems to me to be above all this: that Synodality is a style, an attitude that

Our General Secretary, Julieann Moran, writes about synodality being a reason for great hope in this week's The Irish Catholic Synod.va Sr Nathalie Becquart, xmcj Thierry Bonaventura CatholicNewsIreland TheWay.ie Eamon Martin Bishop Denis Nulty Bishop Paul Dempsey Eamonn Conway

During the pilgrimage to Rome by teachers from Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales, as part of this Jubilee Year of Hope, from left to right: Paul Barbar, Director of the Episcopal Conference Education Office of England; Marie Griffin, Chair of Ireland’s Catholic Education

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Politics can unite instead of divide…’ Humanity can always come together, even in times of division - Vatican News vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem says the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza was struck on Thursday morning. Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest, has sustained injuries, along with several other people, and the Church has been damaged.

.Eamon Martin Martin: “Profoundly sad to hear that this place of peace and prayer has been struck. Please continue to keep everyone in Gaza in your prayers” 🙏 Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in #Gaza. I assure the parish community of my spiritual closeness. I commend the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and pray for

Pope Leo XIV Profoundly sad to hear that this place of peace and prayer has been struck. We are keeping everyone in Gaza in our prayers. 🙏

ORDINATION OF TWO DEACONS BY ARCHBISHOP DERMOT FARRELL New deacons John Gormley and Arcadiusz Lenkiewicz were ordained on Saturday at St Mary’s Church, Lucan. dublindiocese.ie/two-deacons-or…

See 📹 of Eamon Martin Martin & Irish Church Leaders prayerful visit to Coney Island to highlight the environmental challenges facing #LoughNeagh and reflecting on how Christians can do our part to protect #creation 🌍Council for Migrants, Refugees and Justice & Peace Laudato Si' Movement 🙏 youtu.be/HstyLyVQihk?si…

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV has named St John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Church. Cardinal Newman is remembered in Ireland for founding University College Dublin, and the beautiful University Church on Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green.

St. John Herny Newman is now on his way to being declared a Doctor of the Church as Pope Leo confirms the decision in a meeting with the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints this morning. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

St John Henry Newman set to become newest Doctor of the Church - Vatican News vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

Pope Leo: May the Hiroshima anniversary serve as a call to pursue peace - Vatican News vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…