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March 26, 2019

Hexham and Newcastle welcomes Robert Byrne as new bishop

The Right Reverend Robert Byrne, C.O. (Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri) was installed as the 14th Bishop of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle on Monday, 25th March in the Cathedral Church of St Mary, Newcastle upon Tyne, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Celebrations were led by the... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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August 23, 2018

Tight security in place for Pope Francis visit

A ring of steel will surround Pope Francis when he visits Ireland this weekend. Tight security measures have been put in place around Dublin for the Holy Father before he arrives for the World Meeting of Families festival. Huge security barriers have been erected around Phoenix Park ahead of the papal Mass and other parts... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland, News – Vatican, News – World
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July 11, 2018

Bishops attacked at church in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan bishops and clergy were attacked by armed groups aligned with the government on 9th July as violence in the Central American country escalated and affected the Catholic Church, which has provided humanitarian assistance in its parishes and has tried to diffuse a worsening political crisis through dialogue. Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano of Managua and... Read More
Catholic Times, News – World
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May 16, 2017

Pope Francis appoints Nigerian archbishop as Irish papal nuncio

Pope Francis has appointed an African priest as apostolic nuncio to Ireland for the first time. Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, 60, from Nigeria is due to take up the role during the summer. He will be the Vatican’s diplomatic representative in Ireland. The outgoing papal nuncio to Ireland, American Archbishop Charles Brown, will move to... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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June 15, 2016

Nuncio praises FHL for its vital support for Holy Land Christians

His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio in Great Britain, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, hosted a lunch on 11th June in support of the work of The Friends of The Holy Land (FHL). The event, held at the Papal Nunciature in Wimbledon, was organised by John Scanlon KCSG, KGCHS on behalf of The Equestrian Order of the Holy... Read More
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