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White Smoke from chimney of Sistine Chapel to indicate new Pope elected
A new pope has been elected.
May 8, 2025 17:16
Local priest describes his history with potential new Pope
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle taught Roscommon priest Fr Julian Lupot before he came to Ireland.
May 7, 2025 17:58
Local Bishop to host remembrance mass for Pope Francis
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, Paul Connell, said Friday's mass in Longford will take place at St Mel's Cathedral at 7.30 pm.
Apr 23, 2025 08:25
Pope Francis was the Pope for those ignored by other Pontiffs says local priest
Father Eamon O'Connor is a parish priest in Strokestown.
Apr 22, 2025 08:23
Pope Francis hospitalised with respiratory infection
The pope was admitted to hospital following complaints of breathing issues.
Mar 30, 2023 08:21
Funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict takes place this morning
Crowds are gathering this morning at St. Peter's Square.
Jan 5, 2023 07:21
Pope Francis asks for prayers for former Pope Benedict
He made the appeal at the end of his general audience.
Dec 28, 2022 14:30
Pope appoints Bishop of Clonfert to Galway Diocese
Bishop Duignan will oversee both Diocese as part of his new role.
Feb 11, 2022 11:18
Archbishop of Tuam submits resignation to Vatican
Apr 21, 2021 17:33
Local equality activist expresses disappointment over new church directive on same sex couples
In a statement from the Vatican this week, Pope Francis said priests cannot bless same-sex unions, since God cannot bless sin.
Mar 19, 2021 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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