(Image courtesy of https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/pope-francis-requiescat-in-pace/) Following the sad news of the death of Pope Francis, the Diocese of Shrewsbury has posted a statement from Bishop Mark and a prayer on its website: https://www.dioceseofshrewsbury.org/pope-francis-requiescat-in-pace/
(Image courtesy of BBC website) https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-04/pope-francis-dies-on-easter-monday-aged-88.html
(Image courtesy of https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/statement-following-death-pope-francis) https://www.archbishopofyork.org/news/latest-news/statement-following-death-pope-francis
(Image courtesy of https://www.vaticannews.va/vi/pope/news/2025-04/su-diep-phuc-sinh-va-phep-lanh-urbi-et-orbi.html) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002b94c
“The incredible story of three priests from Northern Ireland who made headlines around the world when they signed a million-pound recording contract.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00295ct/the-priests-faith-and-fame
In a message for Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Pope Francis calls for “hope and kindness” . “A world full of hope and kindness is a more beautiful world. A society that looks to the future with confidence and treats people with respect and empathy is more humane,” he said. … [Read more…]
Tues 24th December (Christmas Eve): St Pius X – Vigil at 5 pm St Benedict – Vigil at 5 pm and Mass of Christmas Night at 7 pm Sacred Heart & St Teresa – Vigil at 5 pm and Mass of Christmas Night at 8.30 pm Wed 25th December (Christmas Day): St Pius X – … [Read more…]