News - Pope Francis
Process to elect next Pope resumes this morning
A total of 133 cardinals will return to the Sistine Chapel after failing to elect a successor to Pope Francis last night.
May 8, 2025 09:23
Thousands of mourners gathering for funeral of Pope Francis this morning
Presidents, prime ministers and religious leaders are all attending the service, following Francis's death on Monday, aged 88.
Apr 26, 2025 08:00
An Post to deliver Mass Cards to the Vatican for free
The 88-year--old Pontiff passed away on Easter Monday following an illness.
Apr 24, 2025 13:47
Local parish priest pays tribute to Pope Francis
Fr Kevin Fallon said the Argentinian had a great connection with the marginalised and tried to bring them closer to the church.
Apr 23, 2025 13:40
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 died from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
The Vatican's released more details of what happened, also revealing he had fallen into a coma.
Apr 21, 2025 20:14
Bishop Kevin Doran to hold special Mass for Pope Francis in Ballaghaderreen
It will be celebrated by the Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, Kevin Doran, in St Nathy's Cathedral at 6pm on Friday.
Apr 21, 2025 17:16
LISTEN: Local parish priest praises late Pope's term of inclusivity
Millions have paid tribute to the late pontiff since the news was announced by the Vatican, which will convene to appoint a new pope in the coming days.
Apr 21, 2025 14:53
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran says Pope Francis "challenged us to think about what it means to be Christian"
On February 14th, Francis was admitted to hospital for treatment of bronchitis, where he was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
Apr 21, 2025 11:28
Local politicians express sadness following death of Pope Francis
The "People's Pope" appeared just yesterday to crowds of well-wishers at St. Peter's Basilica to give his Easter blessing.
Apr 21, 2025 10:36
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise pays tribute to Pope Francis
The pontiff died at 7:35am following his long battle with pneumonia and "complex" health conditions.
Apr 21, 2025 09:49
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says
Born in 1936, Francis was the first pope from South America and was endearingly referred to as the "People's Pope."
Apr 21, 2025 09:11
LISTEN: New Bishop of Achonry outlines his priorities after securing new role
Bishop Doran, who has been the Apostolic Administrator of Achonry since last April, says this marks the next step in the planned reorganisation of the Tuam Province.
Feb 16, 2025 15:26
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Kevin Doran as Bishop of Achonry
The announcement was made this morning during mass at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Nathy in Ballaghaderreen.
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