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Today is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2016
The Church, Mother of Vocations
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Pope offers prayers for migrants at port of Lesbos
Pope implores Europe to treat refugees with dignity
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Emigrant Information Pack 2016 now available
Emigrant Information Pack 2016
Pope Francis’ Message for Vocations Sunday 2016: ‘The Church, Mother of Vocations’
The Church, Mother of Vocations
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Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) – Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis on Love In The Family
Read ‘Amoris Laetitia’ from Pope Francis
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Highlights of Pope Francis’ teaching on the family
A selection highlighting some main features of the Holy Father’s teaching on the family
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‘Amoris Laetitia’ (The Joy of Love): Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation to be published on 8 April
The Apostolic Exhortation is the conclusion of a two-year synod process discussing both the beauty and challenges of family life today.
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Remembering 1916 in the context of faith
Remembering 1916
‘Christ is risen, alleluia!’
‘Christ is risen, alleluia!’
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“Christ – Alpha and Omega – the Beginning and the End” – Easter Message of Archbishop Eamon Martin
Our challenge, as an Easter people, is to enter into the hours and minutes of every day, aware that they pass so quickly, but realising that, with faith and trust, each second has so much potential for good, for love, for peace, and for joy. – Archbishop Eamon