News - Vatican
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
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
Funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict takes place this morning
Crowds are gathering this morning at St. Peter's Square.
Jan 5, 2023 07:21
Vatican to have no say in ownership of Maternity Hospital- healthcare group
They've leased the land to the state for 299 years.
May 5, 2022 17:51
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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