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April 6, 2021

Easter season is time to seek the risen Lord and experience joy, pope says

The Easter season, which lasts until Pentecost, is a time for rejoicing and for always seeking out the risen Christ, Pope Francis said. “To find Christ means to discover peace of heart,” he said on 5th April as he led the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer from the library of the Apostolic Palace. With Italy in another Covid-19... Read More
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December 2, 2018

Irish acting star Saoirse under Oscar spotlight for Mary role

Irish acting star Saoirse Ronan has been tipped as a favourite to win next year’s Best Actress Oscar for her latest performance as Scotland’s last Catholic queen. Ronan, 24, has already been nominated for an Academy Award three times but many critics believe that her title role as Mary Queen of Scots will be her... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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November 5, 2018

‘Sand Nativity’ scene to display in St Peter’s Square

Although sand castles and sculptures usually conjure up images of hot summers on the beach, the Vatican will unveil a massive Nativity scene made entirely of sand during the cold Roman winter. According to the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, the Nativity scene displayed in St Peter’s Square will feature a 52-foot wide sand sculpture from... Read More
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October 13, 2018

Fitting tribute to ‘poet-priest’ as final collection published

Late poet-priest Fr Michael McCarthy’s final collection of poetry has been published by Smith|Doorstop books. The cleric, who grew up in West Cork, Ireland, died earlier this year. His final collection of poetry, titled The Bright Room, was completed just months before his death in July 2018. The poems are alert with self-knowledge and social... Read More
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October 9, 2018

London professionals sleep out for Depaul UK on World Homeless Day

Professionals from all sectors of industry, MPs and Peers will give up a night of comfort by sleeping out in the elements at London’s Kia Oval cricket ground on 10th October to help end homelessness. Southwark-based homelessness charity Depaul is running its annual Sleepout to raise funds for its vital prevention services which ensure young... Read More
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